JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Maggie Haberman (Trump)

Pulitzer-Prize-winning NYT reporter and author Maggie Haberman talks about "Confidence Man," her book that chronicles Donald Trump’s life and its meaning from his rise in NYC to his tortured post-presidency.

In the Spotlight: Adam Mansbach (”The Golem of Brooklyn”)

Author Adam Mansbach discusses "The Golem of Brooklyn," a romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with deep questions of our humanity — the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, vengeance and healing.

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Harris Explains

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris delivers a tour de force monologue that outlines the history of both the ancient and modern State of Israel, as well as current events embroiling the Jewish world since the Hamas massacre (such as the Congressional testimony of the university presidents about antisemitism on campus and their aftermath).  Harris blazes with intensity and passion as he provides counterpoints to all of the pro-Palestinian propaganda that has been floating around in the ether since the massacre, and that has been actively promoted by Western media outlets.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Varsity Blues”

JBS journalist Micah Halpern analyzes why so many people are embracing Hamas (especially on American college campuses)—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Israel at War: Through a Soldier’s Eyes

Shahar, an IDF Paratrooper Special Forces reservist is the grandson of Holocaust survivors, whose father served in the Yom Kippur War. Shahar views this to be the battle of his generation. He shares his experiences from fighting on the frontlines in Gaza, including a first-hand account of arriving on the scene of the October 7th massacre. With Shahar Azani.

Israel at War: Shahar Azani in Israel

JBS's own Shahar Azani on his first trip to Israel since the Hamas massacre of October 7th shares his experience including a visit to Kibbutz Be'eri, ravaged during the attack, while also sharing hope and awe at the resilience of the people of Israel. With Teisha Bader.

FIDF Briefing 12/13/23: Update on the Hamas-Israel War

IDF Spokesperson Sfc Fay Goldstein offers an overview of the primary military missions in place on the 68th day since the start of the war against Hamas
 

In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with the owner of a cinema chain that began as a Jewish family business in pre-war Europe, and with the filmmaker who brought the story of family resilience and the future of cinema to life in the doc "Only in Theaters”

The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Jonathan Rosen

Author Jonathan Rosen discusses his book The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, about his childhood friend Michael Laudor and the ways in which we understand, and fail to understand, mental illness.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Cruel Intentions”

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses how some Jews' reactions to the brutal Hamas attack have been so egregious as to warrant a form of excommunication from the Jewish "tent"—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.