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Israeli President Isaac Herzog Addresses Congress
July 27, 2023
As part of his visit to Washington, D.C., Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress, touching on key issues including the threat from Iran, the Abraham Accords, the current judicial overhaul debate in Israel and the “irreplaceable” US-Israel relationship.
Cantors on High Holiday Music Pt. 1
September 22, 2023
As we prepare to turn inward for the Jewish new year, join Abigail Pogrebin with Central Synagogue’s Cantor Dan Mutlu and HUC’s Cantor Richard Cohn to discuss the origins, history, and challenges of the powerful musical prayers of the High Holidays.
Rabbi Hirsch: Erev Yom Kippur Sermon
October 6, 2023
Fifty years after the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on his experience as a 14-year-old new Israeli immigrant and the Jewish state’s brilliant successes and unresolved disappointments over the intervening decades.
Israel at War: Dennis Ross
October 30, 2023
Former special US Official Coordinator to the Middle East, former Director of Policy Planning in the State Department, and special advisor to the Secretary of State, Dennis Ross speaks to the big questions surrounding America’s involvement in Israel’s war with Hamas.
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Some Thoughts on Jury Duty
February 14, 2024
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in NYC, Rabbi Hirsch offers impressions from his two long days of jury duty, remarking on the reality of human imperfections and the dependency of American institutions on the honor and integrity of those within them.
Israel at War: David Renzer
February 20, 2024
Co-founder of Creative Community for Peace, David Renzer, discusses advocacy for Israel from the entertainment industry after the October 7th Hamas massacre, including the tribute Sunday night at the Grammy awards.
Jewish Insights: Purim Insights
March 7, 2024
Justin draws lessons about the “post-war” Jewish community from the Purim story and the rituals of giving gifts to our neighbors and the poor, and shares one key strategy for building that community.
Fighting Antisemitism: Yossi Shain & Karen Milner
March 19, 2024
Karen Milner, President of the South African Board of Jewish Deputies, discusses the difficult position South African Jewry finds itself in, particularly after October 7, with Charles Small and David Harris of ISGAP. Former MK Yossi Shain also appears on the program to discuss the ongoing war with Hamas. Ep. 10
ADL Never Is Now 2024 Conference Closing Session
April 15, 2024
Remarks from U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Courage Against Hate Award, and discussions on the role of comedians and content creators, are among the highlights of this closing session of the annual ADL summit, hosted by Abigail Pogrebin and Juju Chang.
Israel Outside In Promo
April 19, 2024
Journey with the co-founder of the MirYam Institute and a veteran IDF soldier, speaker and educator, Benjamin Anthony, as he provides a window into the people, culture, and the realities of Israel today in this new immersive series. Series Premiere exclusively on JBS. Wednesday April 3 at 7:30pm ET