A Special Look: Noam Demsky ("My Beloved Son")
Noam Demsky, Israeli director and filmmaker, discusses his documentary, "My Beloved Son," that follows two Yeshiva leaders as they face cris...
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20 of 209 episodesIn the Spotlight: Noam Weissman
Noam Weissman, Jewish educator, podcaster and leader at OpenDor Media whose work explores Israel, Zionism and Jewish identity, joins Abigail...
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Introspection
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reflects on introspection, a central theme of the Holidays, and warns of the dangers of self-deception on a nat...
Defending Israel with David Harris - Naya Lekht
Naya Lekht, scholar of contemporary antisemitism who works to foster Jewish pride and a deeper understanding of Jewish history, joins David...
Arabian Skies - Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (SWFS)
To be human is to have free will — the basis of all morality — the capacity to choose good over evil, to take responsibility, to refuse to s...
Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Andrew Pessin, Shai Davidai, and Tali Smus
Columbia professor Shai Davidai, Professor Andrew Pessin and student leader Tali Smus examine antizionism and antisemitism on university cam...
In the Spotlight: Shai Davidai on October 7th
Shai Davidai, social psychologist and author, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss the anti-Jewish movement he sees tearing through American un...
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - October 7th- Past, Present, and Future
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reflects on October 7 -- past, present and future -- arguing that it was not only a historic event, but one tha...
Defending Israel with David Harris- October 7, Three Years Later
David Harris discusses the long and painful previous three years since the October 7th Hamas massacre in Israel and what lessons world Jewry...
Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Dyanne Martin & Nervanah Ghabra
From the 2026 ISGAP-Cambridge Summer Institute, ISGAP founder Charles Asher Small, professor Dyanne Martin and student Nervanah Ghabra explo...
In the Spotlight: Rabbi Rick Jacobs (Union for Reform Judaism- URJ)
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, the largest Jewish movement in North America, and a leading voice on Jewish li...
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Stay Home—Don’t Become a Target For Hate
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern suggests that Israelis rethink travel plans outside the wondrous Land of Israel—this and more on this episode o...
Defending Israel with David Harris - Fiamma Nirenstein
Dr. Fiamma Nirenstein, an Italian-Israeli journalist, author and politician joins David Harris in conversation.
Jonathan Haidt on Polarization, Antisemitism, and Mental Health- In Conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue)
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Jonathan Haidt discuss polarization, rising antisemitism, and social media's impact on fear and anxiety, especiall...
In the Spotlight: Galit Atlas
Galit Atlas, psychoanalyst and bestselling author whose new book, "Come Closer," explores how childhood wounds shape adult relationships, lo...
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - DSA: Nothing Much To Worry About
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), arguing that the group’s bark is much lou...
Defending Israel with David Harris - Ofir Akunis Returns
Consul General Ofir Akunis joins David Harris in a discussion of the latest events in Israel.
Yom Kippur Sermon - Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch - From Time Immemorial: Responding to Antisemitism
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on rising antisemitism, his faith in America and how American Jews should respond, urging them to remain engage...
Erev Yom Kippur 5787 - Sermon from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch - On Families
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on divisions within Jewish families and the lessons of Isaac, forgiveness and the enduring bonds between parent...
Rosh Hashanah 5787 - Sermon from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch - Remembering 9/11
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the best and worst of humanity revealed that day, and the role of religion as...