JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Together During COVID-19 - Azani

JBS President Rabbi Mark S. Golub speaks with former Media Consul of the Israeli Consulate in New York and current Senior Vice President of JBS, Shahar Azani, who describes how Israel is coping with the Covid-19 pandemic; and provides an update on the political chaos still plaguing Israel.

Together During COVID-19

A JBS series that focuses on the shared experiences of the Jewish community during the Coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by JBS President Rabbi Mark S. Golub.

L'Chayim: Lior Raz (Fauda)

Creator and star of the Israeli action thriller "Fauda" discusses his background, the IDF, and his show that is a huge surprise hit in the Arab world.

L'Chayim: Burton L. Visotzky (J Street)

Burt Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at JTS and Rabbinic Cabinet Member of J Street discusses the controversial pro-Israel organization.

L'Chayim: Israel Maimon

The President & CEO of Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon, discusses his experiences in the Golani Brigade, his role in the 2007 bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor, his concerns regarding Iran and his critique of the Iran Nuclear Deal.

L'Chayim: Leah Goldin

Mother of slain IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, Leah Goldin tells her harrowing story and describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body.

L'Chayim: Eyal Biram and Omer Kalo (ISRAEL-Is)

Founder and CEO of “ISRAEL-Is” Eyal Biram, and ISRAEL-Is Field Ambassador & IDF Active Reserve Forces Captain Omer Kalo discuss how their organization seeks to improve the international perceptions of Israel among young people.

L'Chayim: Burton L. Visotzky (Midrash)

Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC Burton L. Visitzky discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition.

L'Chayim: Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Executive Vice President of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik discusses his career as including his experience of 9/11, his interfaith work and his recent book “Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi.” 

JBS Special: The Coronavirus

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai of South Nassau, NY, discusses ways to avoid the Coronavirus; and Dr. Rafi Kalman, psychologist at Solomon Schechter of Queens, NY, addresses people’s fears.  With Mark S. Golub.