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Jewish Insights: Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson
May 28, 2025
Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the bestselling book Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to women and how they can serve as catalysts for a meaningful life.
Rabbi Hirsch: It Is Not Too Late
June 4, 2025
As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community.
Rabbi Hirsch: Stay Strong
June 13, 2025
In the aftermath of recent antisemitic violence in the US, Rabbi Hirsch looks to the story of Samson and the Talmudic teaching that examines three elements of true strength.
A Special Look: Daniel Robbins\’ Film Bad Shabbos
June 19, 2025
Teisha Bader sits with Daniel Robbins, director of Bad Shabbos, the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails.
Jonah sits down with Israeli powerhouse Noa Tishby — author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, producer of HBO’s In Treatment, and one of the most influential voices in modern Jewish advocacy. *** JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia channel […]
AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary
July 21, 2025
The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more.
A Special Look: Eli Beer of United Hatzalah
July 31, 2025
Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative.
Jewish Insights: Rabbi Sacks z”l, Torah & Interpretation
September 22, 2025
On the occasion of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ yahrzeit, Justin Pines sits down with Dr. Erica Brown to explore the legacy of Rabbi Sacks and the launch of the Magerman Edition Koren Shalem Humash, featuring his new Torah translation and commentary.
Jewish Insights: Mark Wildes
October 28, 2025
Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder of the Manhattan Jewish Experience, a Jewish outreach organization in New York and Tel Aviv with over 20,000 young adult attendees each year, joins Justin to discuss how he brings people into Jewish community, and his new book, The Jewish Experience: Discovering the Soul of Jewish Thought and Practice. Together they […]
Defending Israel: David Harris on Bondi Beach Attack
December 24, 2025
David Harris reacts to the horrifying mass shooting on Bondi Beach in Australia on the first night of Chanukah. He highlights the fact that frequent Defending Israel guest Arsen Ostrovsky was wounded in the attack.