JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Defending Israel with David Harris: Shabbos Kestenbaum

David Harris is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum to discuss his lawsuit against Harvard University, addressing the institution's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

In the Spotlight: Reuven Fenton ("Goyhood")

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Reuven Fenton to discuss "Goyhood," his debut novel that examines destiny and spirituality through the story of a devoutly Orthodox Jewish man who discovers in middle age that he's not, in fact, Jewish.

A Special Look: John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting)

Grammy-nominated musician John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, joins Teisha Bader to discuss being one of the rare artists in the entertainment industry to advocate for Israel since October 7th.

Defending Israel with David Harris: Post-Truth Riposte

David Harris confronts the notion that we are now living in a ‘post-truth’ world by taking a tour through the history of the State of Israel. David highlights many of the crucial points in the past where true, factual accounts of history really do matter and, if better understood, could change the dynamic of Israel’s conflicts at the present time.

In the Spotlight: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss "45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism," his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects.

Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas" - Ansel Brown

Ansel Brown (North Carolina Central University’s School of Law) delivers a stirring lecture on “The Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas,” as part of ISGAP’s international “Intersectionality” of Antisemitism seminar series.

"Is Pluralism Really a Jewish Value?"- Rabbis Joshua Davidson and Chaim Steinmetz (Streicker Center)

Part one in a series of four pop-up classes with leading rabbis, all moderated by JBS's own Abigail Pogrebin. The series is entitled "Four Big Jewish Questions for This Moment." This inaugural episode features Rabbi Joshua Davidson (Temple Emanu-El) and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun) tackling the difficult question of whether the idea of pluralism is actually supported in Jewish law and tradition.

A Special Look: MODI

Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, comedian Modi Rosenfeld joins Teisha Bader to discuss advocating for Israel and how his comedy serves as a respite during these difficult times.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Talk Therapy"

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the conversations around Friday night Shabbat tables, which have evolved into vibrant forums discussing the status and future of American Jewry—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Defending Israel with David Harris: Hussain Abdul-Hussain

David Harris is joined by Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for discussion on the Arab nations' perspectives on Israel.