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Maccabi USA at Maccabiah 2026 on JBS
July 10, 2026
As Maccabiah 2026 begins this week in Israel, JBS is proud to serve as the official television partner of Maccabi USA, the organization leading the American delegation to the largest international Jewish sporting event in the world. Beginning with the Opening Ceremony from Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, JBS will follow the Maccabi USA delegation as [...]
For Heaven’s Sake: Why are Young Jews Turning Against Israel?
August 27, 2026
Can the Jewish people hold on to moral tradition in the era of Jewish power? In this special episode—recorded live in the courtyard of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Jerusalem campus on July 14, 2026, at the Institute’s Wellspring Summit for Educators—Yossi Klein Halevi joins Sara Labaton, Director of Teaching and Learning at the Shalom Hartman […]
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba
September 2, 2026
Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba grew up in Southern California. Today she lives in eastern Uganda, married into a Jewish community most American Jews have never even heard exists, one that was nearly wiped out under a brutal dictator and has since grown into a thriving population of 5,000. As a Black Jewish woman, she says something […]
JLMinute: Pushed Too Far?
September 9, 2026
After a month of relative quiet, the U.S. is striking Iran again… and President Trump is warning the biggest attack may still be ahead. In this episode of “Jerusalem Minute”, Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman unpack the renewed escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and whether Washington is moving back toward full-scale war. They also […]
Name One Year of L’Chayim
December 17, 2015
Purpose Obtain underwriting to support the taping and airing of L’Chayim, JBS’ flagship interview and discussion show, which analyzes the issues, people, and events of importance to the Jewish community. Description L’Chayim has been on American television since 1979. It was one of the first Jewish programs to adopt a contemporary talk show format and […]
JBS Adds Spectrum Distribution
August 13, 2018
JBS adds Spectrum distribution Michelle Clancy | 13 August 2018 The Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS) has debuted on Spectrum in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, Cleveland, St. Louis, Tampa and Orlando. JBS presents daily news and analysis from and about Israel; extensive event coverage of major Jewish conferences addresses and lectures; an array […]
Jewish Insights: Justin Pines with Elana Stein Hain
August 13, 2024
Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to use the lens of the Tisha B’Av, the Jewish national day of mourning our moments of destruction, to talk about how to live through crisis today. Elana is the host of the podcast “TEXTing,” and is […]
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
October 23, 2024
Jonah shares his experiences in Israel during the one-year anniversary of the 10/7 tragedy. He is joined by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a respected Israeli leader, for a discussion that delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating a pluralistic society in Jerusalem, the ongoing conflict, the resilience of the Jewish people and the power of community […]
FIDF Live: Reflecting on 5784
October 29, 2024
FIDF CEO Steven Weil discusses the significance of Rosh Hashanah and the auspicious period in the Jewish that follows, called the “Yamim Noraim,” the Days of Awe, taking the occasion to reflect on the tragedies and triumphs of the past Jewish year 5784.
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dr. Drew Weissman
February 14, 2025
One of the fundamental values in Judaism is Tikkun Olam, or “Repairing the world.” On this week’s episode, Jonah sits down with Dr. Drew Weissman, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his creation of the life-saving Covid vaccine – talk about repairing the world, literally! Dr. Weissman teaches Jonah the basics of mRNA, […]