Episodes
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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Amnon Carmi & Ben Ducoff- "Yaniv"
Filmmakers Amnon Carmi and Ben Ducoff join Eric Goldman to discuss "Yaniv," their comedy about Bronx teachers who infiltrate an underground Hasidic card game to save a school musical.
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In the Spotlight: David Horovitz on the Israeli Elections
David Horovitz, Times of Israel founding editor, sits down with Abigail Pogrebin in Jerusalem on the eve of Israel’s election to discuss Netanyahu, October 7th accountability, the Declaration of Independence and why he made aliyah at 21.
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Election Season
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on election season in Israel and the U.S., examining possible outcomes and what they could mean for the Jewish world—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris - Israeli Elections
JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris opines on both the election in Israel and the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S., offering both advice and historical perspective to voters in both nations.
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Human Choice and the Inevitabiliy of Progress - Sermon from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (SWFS)
In his reflection on Lech Lecha, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch explores how small moments alter history, noting that Abraham's choice to leave Haran birthed ethical monotheism, human free will, and our partnership with God.
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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Adam Louis-Klein, Andrea Martin & Rona Kaufman- "Antizionism, Antisemitism & the Law"
Adam Louis-Klein examines the history and evolution of antizionism and its relationship to antisemitism, while legal scholars Andrea Martin and Rona Kaufman explore discrimination against Jews and the legal and policy tools available to confront it.
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In the Spotlight: Dara Horn Returns
Dara Horn, award-winning novelist, essayist and scholar of Jewish literature, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her provocative new book, "The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: A Love Story for the Living"—and a question readers posed after People Love Dead Jews: What can actually be done...
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Conspiracies Against Jews
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern unpacks conspiracy theories that falsely place Jews at the center of 9/11 and other events—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris - Suzan Quitaz
David Harris interviews Kurdish journalist Suzan Quitaz, who explains the current and historical plight of the Kurdish people, and why they are natural allies of the State of Israel and Jews everywhere.
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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 crisis and loss in the days following October 7th.
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In the Spotlight: Noam Weissman
Noam Weissman, Jewish educator, podcaster and leader at OpenDor Media whose work explores Israel, Zionism and Jewish identity, joins Abigail Pogrebin.
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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 national scale, offering Israel and world Jewish leadership advice on how to steer clear of catastrophe—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on...
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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 Harris for a wide-ranging conversation that touches mainly on the scourge of anti-Zionism and how to stop it in today's difficult climate.
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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 sit on the sidelines. Rabbi Ammi Hirsch sees that principle tested in the double standard the world holds Israel to: as Israeli passengers restrained the...
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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 campuses, from their ideological roots and normalization to the experiences of students confronting them.
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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 universities and how October 7th turned a professor into an activist, who wrote the new tour de force, "American Intellectual Antisemitism."
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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 that continues to shape Israel, the Jewish world and who we are today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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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 should be putting into action in this difficult new reality.
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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 explore confronting antisemitism through education, leadership and cross-cultural understanding.
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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 life and Israel, joins Abigail Pogrebin.
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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 of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris - Fiamma Nirenstein
Dr. Fiamma Nirenstein, an Italian-Israeli journalist, author and politician joins David Harris in conversation.
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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, especially among children and teens, and what can be done in response.
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In the Spotlight: Galit Atlas
Galit Atlas, psychoanalyst and bestselling author whose new book, "Come Closer," explores how childhood wounds shape adult relationships, love, and patterns of connection, joins Abigail Pogrebin.
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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 louder than its potential bite—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris - Ofir Akunis Returns
Consul General Ofir Akunis joins David Harris in a discussion of the latest events in Israel.
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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 engaged and fight for their place in the country they call home, in a Yom Kippur sermon.
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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 parents and children, in an Erev Yom Kippur sermon.
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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 a source of inspiration rather than intimidation.
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The Word That Brought the Golem to Life | Justin Pines Yom Kippur Message 2026
Join JBS CEO Rabbi Justin Pines as he offers his special 2026 Yom Kippur Message, which calls on all people to take action to bring more truth, or "EMET" in Hebrew, into our lives.
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In the Spotlight: Stephen Spector
Stephen Spector, professor emeritus at Stony Brook University, scholar of the Hebrew Bible, Israel, and Christian Zionism, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his new book, "God and the First Families: Parenting, Trauma, and Healing in the Book of Genesis."
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Voting The Jewish Way
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern traces the way Jews were instructed to vote in ancient times until today—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris - Marcos Peckel
Marcos Peckel, Head of the Jewish Communities of Colombia, joins David Harris for a timely conversation.
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Rabbis Roundtable: Inside the High Holidays
A panel of leading U.S. rabbis - Angela Buchdahl (Reform), Elliot Cosgrove (Conservative) and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) - share insights and preparations for the upcoming High Holidays, including some reflection on their own illustrious careers, as well as some insider information on how a...
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In the Spotlight: Michelle Friedman
Dr. Michelle Friedman joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her poignant new memoir about growing up on the chicken farm her family ran, "Divine Corners: In the Shadow of the Holocaust on a Catskill Farm."
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Remembering 9/11
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reminds us that we must never forget the past, the horrific as well as the wonderful—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris- Durban, 9/11, and The High Holidays
Join David Harris as he takes a walk through history, remembering both the infamous Durban Conference in 2001 we well as a day that still lives in infamy twenty-five years later, September 11, 2001.
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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Or Sinai- "Mama"
Writer-director Or Sinai joins Eric Goldman to discuss "Mama," her intimate drama about a Polish caregiver in Israel balancing family, identity and the sacrifices of migrant life.
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In the Spotlight: Dalia Rotter Youngerwood ("SHAVUA")
Dalia Rotter Youngerwood joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "SHAVUA," her book pairing Jewish wisdom with guided reflection inspired by the rhythm of the Jewish calendar.
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - The Oils of the Middle East
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern reminds everyone that the Middle East is not only home to olive oil, but that a variety of other oils flow through the lands—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris- Ambassador Gabriel Zaliasnik
David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel as he is joined by Ambassador Gabriel Zaliasnik, Chile's new Ambassador to Israel.
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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Ruthy Pribar & Ronit Yudkevitch - "What Is To Come"
Writer-director Ruthy Pribar and actress Ronit Yudkevitch join Eric Goldman to discuss their drama, "What Is To Come," about a widow who embarks on an unexpected journey of grief, self-discovery, and new beginnings after the sudden loss of her husband.
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In the Spotlight: Jonathan Spector ("Birthright" Play)
Jonathan Spector, Tony Award-winning playwright behind Eureka Day, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his new play exploring friendship, Jewish identity, and belonging across a changing American landscape.
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Israel Begs for International Acceptance
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses why world opinion matters so deeply to Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris- Natasha Hausdorff Returns Again
Natasha Hausdorff, British barrister and international law specialist, joins David Harris once again. She serves as pro bono legal director of the advocacy group UK Lawyers for Israel.
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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Toby Perl Freilich- "Maintenance Artist"
Toby Perl Freilich joins Eric Goldman to discuss her documentary on pioneering public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, whose groundbreaking work redefined everyday labor, sanitation, and public service as art.
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In the Spotlight: Miriam Kagan Lieber ("A Jew in the Woods")
Miriam Kagan Lieber, daughter of Holocaust memoirist and Yiddish scholar Berl Kagan, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss the first English translation of her father's Holocaust diary, "A Jew in the Woods," which she helped bring to publication.
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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - Righteous Gentiles
JBS Journalist Micah Halpern explores the legacy of the Righteous Gentiles and their vital significance to the Jewish people—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.
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Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada on the Iran War
Dalia Ziada joins David Harris in a discussion of the political and military chaos in the Middle East and the infiltration of the Muslim Brotherhood in the power structure of the United States.
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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Moshe Rosenthal- "Tell Me Everything"
Moshe Rosenthal, writer and director of "Tell Me Everything," discusses his intimate drama about a young boy navigating family, identity, and loss after discovering a deeply personal family secret, selected as the opening film of this week's Jerusalem Film Festival.
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