JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Leading public intellectual Steven Pinker explores how we navigate each other’s minds and how “common knowledge” shapes our behavior, from everyday etiquette to societal outrage, with NYT columnist and author Frank Bruni in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center.

Duration:01:02:40

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Jamal Khalaily & Zohar Shachar- "Bella"

Eric Goldman sits with Israeli filmmakers Jamal Khalaily and Zohar Shachar to discuss "Bella," the only feature comedy nominated for Best Film at the Jerusalem Film Festival.

Duration:00:33:11

In the Spotlight: Laura Katzman (Ben Shahn)

Abigail Pogrebin meets author Laura Katzman to discuss her new book on Ben Shahn, the Lithuanian-born immigrant artist whose socially engaged work championed civil rights, confronted injustice, and shaped modern American political art.

Duration:00:32:48

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Insight into Iranian Protests

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines Iran’s history of public protests, looking at why past uprisings failed and how the regime has responded with force to suppress dissent—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Duration:00:26:34

Defending Israel with David Harris- Arsen Ostrovsky on Bondi Beach

David Harris is joined by international human rights lawyer, social media influencer, and Bondi Beach survivor Arsen Ostrovsky. Arsen recounts his harrowing ordeal at Bondi, as he was shot in the head, millimeters from death, not knowing if his family nearby was safe from the shooters' rampage.

Duration:00:30:46

In the Spotlight: Nadine Epstein (Moment Magazine)

1/18/2026

As "Moment" celebrates its 50th issue, Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the magazine's editor-in-chief and CEO, award-winning journalist Nadine Epstein.

Duration:00:29:49

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Besties"

1/18/2026

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern opines on the recent unrest in Iran and what it could mean for the future of the regime—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Duration:00:29:11

Defending Israel with David Harris- Saba Farzan

1/18/2026

David Harris is joined by Saba Farzan, a German-Iranian journalist and Executive Director of Foreign Policy Circle, a strategy think tank in Berlin, to discuss the recent protests in Iran, and what they could portend for the future of Iran's theocratic regime.

Duration:00:30:11

Thanksgiving Weekend Cantorial Concert (Hampton Synagogue)

Cantor Netanel Hershtik is joined by world-renowned Chazzan Nissim Saal, Chaim Stern, Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue Choir for the synagogue’s 30th annual cantorial concert.

Duration:00:59:47

The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Mark Gerson

The Hampton Synagogue’s associate Rabbi Sean Jensen moderates an evening with entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcaster, and author Mark Gerson, author of "God Was Right," an examination of the Torah's social-science claims in light of modern scientific research.

Duration:00:28:36

In the Spotlight: Yotam Polizer

Abigail Pogrebin meets with IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer to discuss the NGO’s global work and its role as Israel’s largest humanitarian organization, including its relief efforts in Gaza.

Duration:00:57:58

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "American Dystopia"

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern considers what pre-war Europe and modern-day New York City might have in common—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Duration:00:26:53

Defending Israel with David Harris- Israel's "Right to Exist"

David Harris dissects the concept of Israel's "right to exist" by recounting its ancient and contemporary history, as well as comparing its legitimacy to that of other nations around the world, including advanced Western nations.

Duration:00:29:51

JFNA Third Plenary

JFNA Third Plenary

Duration:01:29:44

The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Molly Jong-Fast

Author, journalist, political commentator, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast sits with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss her memoir about her mother, renowned novelist Erica Jong.

Duration:00:29:26

In the Spotlight: Sam Sussman

Sam Sussman joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his debut novel, "Boy from the North Country," inspired by the memoir "The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son," and his role as a featured author in the Jewish Book Council’s "Nu Reads" subscription series.

Duration:00:24:32

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Reputational Wreckage"

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern asks and answers whether Israel can ever redeem itself in the eyes of the world after the Gaza War—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Duration:00:27:29

Defending Israel with David Harris- Bondi Beach Attack