JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Discover the meaning of Sigd and explore World Jewish Relief’s work in Ethiopia today in this special conversation with Qes Efraim Zion Lawi, the first Israeli-born Qes, the spiritual leader of the Ethiopian Jewish community.

After nearly 30 years in NYC, Lab/Shul founder Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie joins Abigail Pogrebin before returning to Israel to talk human rights, the intermarriage stance that cost him the Rabbinical Assembly, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern explains how Azerbaijan became such a close ally of Israel and why—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Guy Toib, an Israeli competitive swimmer, IDF veteran and student athlete currently competing for Brandeis University, joins David Harris in conversation.

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the midterm elections as a testament to democracy while warning that American Jewry has entered a new era in which anti-Jewish sentiment has become normalized on both the right and the left.

"Education, Institutions & Resilience" Explore how education and institutions can confront antisemitism and strengthen Jewish resilience, with April Powers on inclusion, Austin Parcels on campus safety in Canada, and Lawrence Amseland Balazs Berkovits on resilience in academic life.

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern discusses how Jew hatred is the oldest hatred, and explains why it will not disappear—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Susannah Heschel, scholar and author, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "The Woman Question in Jewish Studies," her critical examination of the obstacles women face in the field and how gender has shaped its history and culture.

David Harris interviews Dr. Alexander Oscar in Sofia, Bulgaria to discuss Bulgarian Jewish history, the rescue of 50,000 Jews in WWII, NEGEV (Friends of Israel) and fighting modern antisemitism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 about antisemitism?

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.

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.

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.

Noam Weissman, Jewish educator, podcaster and leader at OpenDor Media whose work explores Israel, Zionism and Jewish identity, joins Abigail Pogrebin.

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 JBS.

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.

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 flydubai would-be hijacker, the crew insisted they untie him. “Save the plane, but untie the hijacker,” Rab...

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.

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."