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Jewish Insights: Erica Brown on Sukkot & Faith After Oct. 7th
October 22, 2024
Dr. Erica Brown joins Justin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot and the megillah read on Sukkot, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet), and reflects on faith after October 7. Dr. Brown is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership. She […]
Jewish Insights: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg Triumph of Life Pt. 1
November 15, 2024
Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the past half century, joins Justin to celebrate the release of his magnum opus, “The Triumph Of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism,” and shares how all of Jewish theology and practice is ultimately about choosing life. Rabbi Irving Yitz Greenberg is president […]
FIDF Briefing: Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan
November 22, 2024
Maj. Gen. Padan explains that Iran’s strategy is to drag the war out as much as possible to create a war of attrition. Their goal is to break the spirit of the IDF and the Israeli people, and to increase pressure on the Israeli government to end the war.
Jewish Insights: Dyonna Ginsburg, CEO of OLAM
December 19, 2024
Dyonna Ginsburg, CEO of OLAM, joins Justin to discuss Jewish and Israeli Tikkun Olam, the effort to not only protect and care for the Jewish people and the State of Israel, but to spread across the globe to repair the world. Why are Jews and Israelis so committed to global service, and what has been […]
Services for Shavuot on JBS
May 30, 2025
Commemorate the giving and receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai with services for Shavuot on JBS! SUNDAY JUNE 1 6:00pm ET (Live) – Central Synagogue (Reform) 7:30pm ET – The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) MONDAY JUNE 2 9:30am ET (Live) – Central Synagogue (Yizkor) 11:00am ET – The Hampton Synagogue 7:30pm ET – The Hampton […]
FIDF Briefing: Jonathan Schanzer – US Strikes Iran
June 26, 2025
Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President of Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) offers expert insight and analysis on the historic bombing of Iran’s Fordow nuclear complex, exploring the scale of the damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, the regime’s response, the risk of broader regional escalation and more on this emergency briefing.
Defending Israel: David Harris with Einat Wilf
July 11, 2025
Former MK and author of “The War of Return” Einat Wilf returns for a close look at regional developments – from the aftermath of the 12-day war with Iran and the future of Gaza to prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords and the current state of U.S.- Israel ties.
JLMinute: Ceasefire on Verge of Falling Apart
December 2, 2025
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is collapsing and the truth is way messier than the headlines. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Trump’s controversial 20-point plan, this episode of “Jerusalem Minute” takes a look at the political theater, battlefield realities and global gamesmanship fueling the next round of conflict. Josh Hasten and Alex Traiman break down what’s […]
JBS News Update – 12/12/25
December 12, 2025
JBS News Update with Teisha Bader from December 12th, 2025 Stories Include: Rallying for Last Hostage in Gaza, LA Olympics Chair in Israel, Antisemitism Task Force Shares Recommendations, AJC Calls for DOJ Probe into Synagogue Targeting, ADL Meets Bipartisan Lawmakers re Antisemitism JBS Programming At 5:30pm it’s a look at this week’s Torah Portion. At […]
JBS News Update – 12/29/25
December 29, 2025
JBS News Update with Teisha Bader from December 29th, 2025 Stories Include: 2 Killed in Terror Attack in N. Israel Friday, PM Meets US Pres in Florida re Gaza, Iran, PM Meets with Parents of Last Israeli Hostage, Billboard Calls Attention to Last Hostage Held in Gaza, Jewish Orgs Welcome Confirmation of New Antisemitism Amb., […]