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Defending Israel: David Harris with Saba Farzan
January 13, 2026
David Harris is joined by Saba Farzan, a German-Iranian journalist, Executive Director of Foreign Policy Circle and a strategy think tank in Berlin to discuss the recent protests in Iran and what they could portend for the future of Iran’s theocratic regime.
Hampton Synagogue Cantorial Concert
January 13, 2026
Cantor Netanel Hershtik is joined by world-renowned Chazzan Nissim Saal, Chaim Stern, Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue Choir for the synagogue’s 30th annual cantorial concert.
Defending Israel: Arsen Ostrovsky on Bondi Beach
January 14, 2026
David Harris is joined by international human rights lawyer, social media influencer, and Bondi Beach survivor Arsen Ostrovsky. Arsen recounts his harrowing ordeal at Bondi, as he was shot in the head, millimeters from death, not knowing if his family nearby was safe from the shooters’ rampage.
Jewish Cinémathèque: Nick Davis’ This Ordinary Thing
January 22, 2026
Eric Goldman speaks with Nick Davis about his documentary, which uses never-before-seen footage and performances by Academy Award–winning actors to tell the stories of non-Jews who risked everything to shelter Jewish strangers during the Holocaust.
Defending Israel: David Harris with Avi Jorisch
January 23, 2026
David Harris speaks with Avi Jorisch, author of “Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World,” and CEO and co-founder of the Israel Economic Forum, whose work advances Israel’s global economic standing and connectivity.
TEXTing IRL: Tamara Mann Tweel
January 23, 2026
Elana Stein Hain and Hartman research fellow Tamara Mann Tweel turn to Parsha Bo to contend with the challenges of parenting in treacherous times and the power of narrative to create meaning and resilience in an incoherent world.
Totally Booked: HAVING IT ALL Author Corinne Low
February 5, 2026
Zibby Owens sits with economist Dr. Corinne Low about HAVING IT ALL, her book that explores how economic thinking can help women redefine fulfillment, understand modern pressures, and build more balanced and equitable lives at home and at work. New episodes of TOTALLY BOOKED WITH ZIBBY on Thursdays at 7:30pm ET on JBS! ** JBS […]
Hampton Authors: Talia Carner
February 9, 2026
Acclaimed author Talia Carner discusses her epic historical novel set in postwar France entitled The Boy with the Star Tattoo.
A Special Look: Meredith Polsky
February 18, 2026
Teisha Bader meets with Meredith Polsky of Matan, the national leader in Jewish disability inclusion, to discuss the importance of creating Jewish spaces where people of all abilities can learn, pray, celebrate and belong.
Jewish Insights: Mijal Bitton on Purim, Zachor and Evil
February 26, 2026
From the command to remember Amalek on Shabbat Zachor to the Book of Esther, Dr. Mijal Bitton joins Justin Pines to explore navigating modern evil, building Jewish resilience and finding agency in an era of hidden moral clarity.