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Thinking Out Loud: Jewish Fear Is Not an Overreaction
June 24, 2026
In his analysis, Micah Halpern explains why he believes Jews today have reason to be fearful, even in the United States. Ep. 429
Being Jewish: Jewish Queer Youth
June 26, 2026
Rachael Fried, Executive Director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), joins Jonah Platt to discuss supporting LGBTQ+ Jewish teens from Orthodox, Sephardi and Mizrahi communities and the challenges facing queer Jewish youth today.
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism
June 26, 2026
Author Dara Horn delivers a keynote on how the Jewish story is understood, transmitted and sustained for future generations, followed by remarks from Roya Hakakian and a discussion moderated by Dr. Noam Weissman.
Defending Israel: David Harris with Eran Lerman
June 27, 2026
Dr. Eran Lerman, one of Israel’s foremost strategic analysts, joins David Harris to share his perspective on the U.S – Iran Memorandum of Understanding and related issues.
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Plenary ll
July 1, 2026
Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback from Stephen Wise Temple, Russell Robinson from Jewish National Fund-USA examine the future of Jewish communal leadership, engagement and Reform Judaism.
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism: Rabbi Rick Jacobs
July 8, 2026
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs outlines priorities for the movement’s next era, calling for Reform Judaism to stop managing decline and start leading a renaissance.
Defending Israel: A New American-Jewish Conceptzia
July 8, 2026
David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel.
Thinking Out Loud: Aliyah Surges
July 21, 2026
Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the surge in aliyah since October 7.
AJC Global Forum 2026 concludes with AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick, and a look at leadership, artificial intelligence, and building a stronger future for Israel and the Jewish people.
JBS News Update – 8/12/26
August 12, 2026
JBS News Update with Teisha Bader from August 12th, 2026 Stories Include: New Initiative Targets Antisemitism in the Classroom New Study Prompts Urgent Call to Social Media Platforms Central Synagogue Rabbi Honored in Israel Jewish College Students Complete Prestigious Fellowship