JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern passionately shares why he is proud to be Jewish, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s Jewish identity and support for Israel amidst rising anti-Semitism—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

In a program from Central Synagogue in New York City, Rabbis Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue) and Elliot Cosgrove (Park Avenue Synagogue) dig deep into the Jewish tradition’s treasure trove of wisdom and history to help lead us through this fraught and potential-filled time.

Celebrating JFK's legacy in mental health advocacy during the anniversary week of his assassination, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," a powerful collection inspired by JFK’s Profiles in Courage, capturing the resilience and bravery of Americans with mental illness.

Amy Elman, Professor of Political Science at Kalamazoo College, discusses Hamas as an organization and the sickening responses of many groups and individuals to the massacre of October 7th.

David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book "Israel Alone."

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the strategic motivations behind Israel's operations across several hostile fronts, including Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran, as well as their targeted strike killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Géza Röhrig, Hungarian poet and actor ("Son of Saul") joins Eric Goldman to discuss “After: Poetry Destroys Silence,” the experimental film from artist Richard Kroehling about the critical need for poetry as a means of remembering and addressing trauma.

As we begin Jewish Book Month, Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is back with another season of conversations with outstanding Jewish authors. This week, Rabbi Dr. Shai Held visits The Hampton Synagogue to discuss his book "Judaism Is About Love."

Charles Asher Small interviews Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP; former political prisoner and human rights activist) and Jonathan Spyer (Journalist of Middle Eastern Affairs; Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Jerusalem, Israel) from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies.

David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition.