The American Thanksgiving menu gets an Israeli twist as President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi-Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor collaborate to create a unique holiday meal.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the misuse of the term "pogrom" by politicians and commentators, setting the record straight on its true meaning and historical significance—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Patterson, Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, presents his lecture, "Antisemitism from Hitler to Hamas" at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Renowned scholar, author and theologian Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg joins Abby to discuss The Triumph of Life, his defining work on Judaism’s evolving partnership with God, focused on bringing life, dignity, and compassion into the world through the covenant.Av 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.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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 illnes…

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.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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."Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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."Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

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 Stud…

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

BS journalist Micah Halpern analyzes the recent boost in Israel’s global reputation following strategic actions, such as the recent precision strike on Hezbollah leadership, intensified operations against Iran, and the targeted killing of Yahya Sinwar—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

Professor Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, presents a lecture titled "Hamas Indoctrination: De-humanizing the Jews."Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi and author Benjamin Resnick to discuss "Next Stop," his dystopian novel about a world in turmoil after Israel disappears into a black hole, sparking questions of faith, survival, and conspiracy on a global scale.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris discusses the recent UNWRA legislation passed in Israel with former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Matthew Lieberman, son of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, joins Teisha Bader to discuss his father's final book, Faith's Answers to America's Political Crisis, which presents his father’s vision for overcoming partisan gridlock and incivility in American politics through shared religious values.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the critical role that leaders like Yahya Sinwar play in terror movements and examines the impact of his killing on the ongoing war in Gaza—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq, 2017, for a wide-ranging discussion on her controversial selfie with Miss Israel at the 2017 Miss Universe pageant and its far-reaching ramifications, as well as current issues pertaining to Israel.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Framed by best-selling author Franklin Foer’s Atlantic cover story, "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending," Foer and AJC CEO Ted Deutch join Rabbi Bronstein to discuss rising antisemitism, the impact of October 7, and the presidential election. A special presentation from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.…

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect “settler colonialism,” a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), and Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Israel) offer opening remarks during the annual ISGAP-Oxford Oxford Summer Institute.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abby Pogrebin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about her book "From Time to Time," a rich exploration of the Jewish calendar that weaves together poetry, prayers, songs, and a distinctively Israeli, feminist approach to each Hebrew month and its holidays.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explains why Hamas took responsibility for the brutal murder of six kidnapped Israelis, revealing their strategy of instructing terrorists to kill hostages if the IDF intervenes and then shift the blame to Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.…

JBS journalist Micah Halpern offers a look at how free speech and assembly were denied to Israel supporters in Chicago, while anti-Israel groups were granted those rights, highlighting bias and the challenges of advocating for Israel today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS's own David Harris recaps and analyzes the previous year since the attacks of October 7th as we approach that solemn one-year anniversary. He takes us on a walk through history, so that we will not forget what a painful yet uplifting year it has been.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the current tone of politics, highlighting how it has devolved into populism, offering simplistic solutions to complex issues, and emphasizes the need for more than just soundbites—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue. With Rabbi Sarah Berman.…

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the decline of the art of conversation, contrasting it with the increasing prevalence of argument in modern discourse.—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, "For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today," which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish ide…

In a program of Moment Magazine, Robert Siegel is joined by former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller to discuss Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/7, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Teisha Bader is joined by Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, ADL's Senior Vice President for International Affairs, reporting from the UN General Assembly where she met with various global stakeholders. Rosenberg addresses the alarming rise in global antisemitism, particularly after October 7th, the dangers of Iranian extremism, and the pressing need for…

Student groups honored with the AJC Sharon Green Award for Campus Advocacy, and discussions on safeguarding Jewish campus life featuring Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz and University of Michigan President Santa Ono.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the history and impact of assassinations from biblical times to the present, revealing their complex and varied significance—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Part three 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 third episode features Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (Stephen Wise Free Synagogue) and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum (Congregation Beit Simchat Torah) tackling the challenging, multi…

The AJC Global Forum continues with leading Israeli journalists, representing a wide range of political and ideological perspectives, offering an inside look at Israeli current affairs, plus remarks from PM Netanyahu, and Israeli hero Nasreen Yousef.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the remarkable heroism of extraordinary Israeli youth as they rise to meet the challenges of today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Arnie Eisen, one of the world’s foremost authorities on American Judaism and Chancellor Emeritus of The Jewish Theological Seminary and professor of Jewish Thought.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris's new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Celebrate the impactful contributions of Brooklyn's Jewish community in this awards ceremony recognizing leaders from various backgrounds who have excelled in the fields of business, social activism, and entertainment.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service

Part two 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 second episode features Rabbi Shai Held (President & Dean, The Hadar Institute) and Rabba Yaffa Epstein (Senior Scholar-in-Residence, The Jewish Education Project) tac…

The opening plenary of the premiere global Jewish advocacy conference, the AJC Global Forum, features a tribute to those lost since October 7, remarks from President Herzog, international Jewish leaders on rising antisemitism, and actor Michael Rapaport with Aviva Klompas (Boundless Israel) on social media advocacy for Israel, as well as the launch…

Psychiatry specialist for children and adolescents at Soroka University Medical Center in southern Israel Dr. Sapir Bitton shares firsthand experiences from her first day on the job - October 7th - and the challenging reality she’s faced since.Av Jewish Broadcasting Service