JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Consul General Ofir Akunis joins David Harris in a discussion of the latest events in Israel.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...