JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

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 synagogue runs and what it takes to stage the High Holy Day services.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Stephanie Butnick, Gabby Deutch, Esther Chehaber, and Rabbi Diane Fersko, the women behind a new podcast "Golda Girls," amplifying the voices of Jewish women on today's issues, culture and Jewish life.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines how the Hebrew calendar has shaped the character of the Jewish people—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David is joined, once again, by Mustapha Ezzarghani, President of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, a courageous voice for peace and coexistence in the Middle East.

Robert Siegel examines what genetics can reveal about Jewish ancestry, identity, and the history of the Jewish people with experts in DNA, genealogy, and family history

AJC Global Forum 2026 concludes with AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick, and a look at leadership, artificial intelligence, and building a stronger future for Israel and the Jewish people.

Molly Jong-Fast, bestselling author, journalist, and political analyst, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, and reflect on family, fame, and her mother, writer Erica Jong.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the surge in aliyah since October 7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

One of Washington’s top political analysts, Josh Kraushaar, talks with David Harris about the seismic changes in American politics and their implications for the Jewish community.

At a time of heightened global instability, AJC Global Forum examines Israel's security, diplomacy, the war with Iran, and the political developments shaping the future of Israel, the Middle East and U.S.-Israel relations.

Ari Gordon, an Orthodox Jewish scholar committed to Jewish-Muslim bridge-building, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his book on prayer, ritual, and religious identity in early Islam.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on why current events in New York are deeply concerning but should not be compared to Berlin in 1933—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris compares and contrasts the Israeli and the American Jewish responses to 10/7 and calls for the creation of a new American-Jewish "Conceptzia" to address a post-10/7 reality.

Zalman Newfield joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "Brooklyn Odyssey," his poignant memoir of growing up in the Chabad-Lubavitch community, questioning faith, and forging an identity beyond Orthodoxy.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern explains why he believes Jews today have reason to be fearful, even in the United States—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Ambassador Marc Sievers returns to chat with David Harris about the ramifications of the deal to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.

As AJC marks its 120th anniversary, Global Forum 2026 opens with reflections from Keith and Aviva Siegel, remarks by AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Ukrainian President Zelensky and discussions on antisemitism, leadership and Jewish security. 

James McAuley discusses his biography tracing how French aristocrat Edmond de Rothschild became a driving force in the early Zionist movement in conversation with Abigail Pogrebin.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern analyzes the current Trump/Bibi rift and the contents of their now-infamous expletive-laden screaming match on the phone—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris sits down with Mustapha Ezzarghani, a Muslim Arab peace activist promoting Muslim-Jewish relations. He is also founder & president of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association.

The American Jewish experience and the future of Jewish life in America are examined by leading Jewish voices Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Dara Horn and Jonathan D. Sarna in a program marking America’s 250th anniversary and AJC's 120th year.

Bruce Feiler, author and cultural commentator, sits down with Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his latest book on the power of ritual and connection in contemporary life, "A Time to Gather."

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern goes on a deep-dive exploration of international maritime law pertaining to recent actions by both Iran and the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris speaks with counter-terrorism and counter-extremism expert Haras Rafiq, an ISGAP staff member, on what is Islamism and how to combat it.

The Jewish Book Council celebrates its honorees with remarks from winners, special guests, and host Jonah Platt, in a gala supporting its mission to enrich and strengthen the community through literature.

Historian Britt Tevis joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "Sanctioned Bigotry: A Documentary History of Antisemitism in the United States," tracing five centuries of anti-Jewish discrimination in America.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses Islam through the eyes of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the upcoming Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris is once again joined by the inimitable Dalia Ziada to talk about the U.S.' progress (or lack thereof) in prosecuting the war in Iran.

Abe Foxman z"l is remembered during the shloshim of his passing with this special conversation with Mike Burstyn.

Susan Morrison, author and articles editor at The New Yorker, sits down with host Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her behind-the-scenes portrait of Lorne Michaels and the enduring legacy of Saturday Night Live.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern explores the contradiction of a world that increasingly vilifies Israel politically while continuing to embrace Israeli music at Eurovision—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris is joined by the former U.S. Ambassador to Oman and veteran diplomat to ten countries for a discussion of the regional situation from his vantage point in Abu Dhabi.

A keynote address from Dara Horn plus remarks from Roya Hakakian, and discussion moderated by Noam Weissman.

Author Sam Sussman and Cantor Dan Singer reflect on Sussman's novel, "Boy from the North Country" and the unexpected ways Bob Dylan connects their stories, with Cantor Singer weaving Dylan's lyrics and melodies into the conversation on guitar.