JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Menachem Rosensaft to discuss "Burning Psalms," a collection of 150 psalms that lament, rage and seek comfort as they reimagine ancient texts in the shadow of the Holocaust.

In a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center, executive directors of Hillel at Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Stony Brook discuss how they’ve navigated rising antisemitism on campus, working to educate, protect, and inspire “October 8th” communities of young Jews newly awakened to their identity.

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by bestselling author, podcast host ("Unholy") and British journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his real-life thriller- "The Traitors Circle: The True Story of a Secret  Resistance Network in Nazi Germany- and the Spy Who Betrayed Them."

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Jewish reaction at home and abroad to the Mamdani election—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada joins ISGAP leaders Dr.Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss ISGAP’s future operations in Washington, DC, where she’s joined the team to translate scholarship on combating antisemitism into actionable policy.

Eric welcomes back acclaimed filmmaker Oren Rudavsky to discuss "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," his powerful documentary that offers an unprecedented in-depth look at the life, legacy, and inner world of one of the most profound voices of our time.

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Zibby Owens - bestselling author, publisher, bookstore owner, and host of the hit podcast Totally Booked with Zibby - which is brought to life before a studio audience in a new series premiering on JBS this Thursday.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reflects on how many Israelis, including kidnapped victims, have found strength in Jewish tradition since October 7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small speaks with Professors Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton on issues of race, antisemitism and discrimination, exploring how legal and social struggles shape the fight against hatred today.

Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel - and what's being done to expose and derail their campaigns. 

Author Molly Jong-Fast discusses "How to Lose Your Mother," her sharp, funny and deeply personal memoir about fame, family and her complicated relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong, with Zibby Owens at the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center.

Eric is joined by filmmaker Yoav Potash to discuss Among Neighbors, his haunting documentary that blends animation and magical realism to uncover the long-buried truths of a Polish town where echoes of Jewish life still reverberate.

Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss "Bullied to Besties," her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers a line-by-line analysis of the ceasefire and the Trump Peace Deal, sharing insights on the realities and expectations that may be surprising—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris welcomes Jonah Platt, host of the hit podcast "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt," for a conversation about Jewish identity in America today and the insights he’s gained from his acclaimed series.

Jewish music superstar Benny Friedman shares his celebrated Orthodox pop in a special performance at The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.

Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Yael Melamede to discuss her documentary portrait of Ada Karmi Melamede, one of Israel’s most accomplished architects, whose landmark works include Israel’s Supreme Court, Ben Gurion Airport and more.

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses the release of the living hostages and what it means to Jews around the world—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.