JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

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 of AJC’s "Heroes of Israel," highlighting extraordinary citizens.

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.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice and explains why he believes it is a hoax—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris is joined by General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin to discuss the evolving geopolitics and strategic landscape of Israel and the Middle East after October 7th.

David Harris takes a tour of the worst global conflicts and humanitarian disasters and wonders aloud, why aren't America's college students protesting these horrific situations? Why do they only care about Israel/Gaza?

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by legal scholar and columnist Noah Feldman to discuss his book To Be a Jew Today, which offers a profound exploration of contemporary Judaism and what it means to be Jewish in a time of global crisis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Senior VP for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies,  for an emergency briefing on the latest news including preemptive U.S. strikes in Iraq, Israeli actions against Hezbollah, recent terrorist eliminations, the status of Hamas leadership, and U.S. involvement in the conflict.

What does the “day after” look like in Gaza? A series of meetings recently took place between Gazans and law-makers in the West, sharing their vision for a Hamas/UNRWA free rule in Gaza. Joseph Braude, President and Founder of the Center for Peace Communications shares this work and vision. With Shahar Azani.