Best Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS Podcasts (2025)

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A Special Look: David Fishof 38:28

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11h ago38:28

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David Fishof, founder of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, joins Teisha Bader to discuss the documentary, "Rock Camp," his vision for uniting fans and artists, and how his mission has been evolving since October 7th.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Silence is Violence" 29:43

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern asks why more people aren't sounding the alarm on rising Jew-hatred, exploring the silence from political leaders and non-Jewish clergy—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Simon Deng 30:07

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Jonathan Greenblatt 30:00

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Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), joins Teisha live in studio to discuss the recent alarming rise in global antisemitism.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The Mask of Zohran" 29:04

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern shares his perspective on why some people, particularly Jews, supported and plan to vote for Mamdani for mayor of NYC—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Isaac Amon and Meng Yang 45:13

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From ISGAP‑Oxford’s Summer Institute, David Harris discusses antisemitism, Jewish memory and Holocaust education with Isaac Amon, legal scholar and Jewish heritage expert, and Meng Yang, a Peking University scholar pioneering Jewish studies in China.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- "Recognition?" 30:36

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his thoughts on current French efforts to secure recognition of a Palestinian state, as well as other recent developments pertaining to the state of Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Power of Reading with Your Children with Ilana Kurshan 57:56

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Ilana Kurshan, award-winning author of the memoir "If All the Seas Were Ink," joins Justin to discuss her next book, "Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together," which explores her experience of reading Jewish and secular books with her children, and the cumulative impact on her and her family. You can learn more at ilanakurshan.com…

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Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock 58:58

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What are the different models of Jewish leadership? How do leaders activate other leaders in their community while still leading their community? Rabbi Elie Weinstock joins Justin to discuss his style of leadership through generosity of spirit. Rabbi Elie Weinstock is Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach on Long Island, serves as a N…

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Longview" 27:45

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern considers whether the world can ever view Israel positively again, even as he argues that Israel’s fight against Hamas and Iran makes the world safer—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- "Rewriting the Playbook" 30:40

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JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Tu B’Av and Jewish Love with Gila Fine 56:57

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Why is Tu B’Av—just six days after Tisha B’Av—one of the happiest days in the Jewish calendar? What do white dresses, vineyard dances, and ancient tribal unity have to teach us today? Gila Fine, award-winning author of The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, returns to to Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to explore the mysterious holiday of Tu B’Av. Wi…

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A Special Look: Eli Beer of United Hatzalah 24:18

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Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, joins Teisha to discuss the life-saving work of the volunteer EMS organization, how those volunteers heroically responded on October the 7th, and how it is inspiring young people to take an active role in its noble mission through the Leight Legacy Heroes initiative.…

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Save the Druze" 31:05

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines the Druze community, their history and their integral role and involvement in Israeli society—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada on the Muslim Brotherhood 29:54

27d ago29:54

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Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. For this visit, she and David focus exclusively on the Muslim Brotherhood.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Tisha B’Av with JJ Schacter 57:35

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Why do we still mourn the destruction of the Temple thousands of years later? What does Tisha B’Av mean for Jews today—and how can this day of national sorrow inspire healing and hope? In this special Tisha B’Av episode of Jewish Insights, Justin Pines is joined by historian and teacher Rabbi Dr. J.J. Schacter for a powerful conversation about Jewi…

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Colin Schachat & Sons in Concert (Hampton Synagogue) 57:25

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Israel's renowned family ensemble, Colin Schachat & Sons, perform a diverse selection of popular Jewish music alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik at The Hampton Synagogue.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Dani Rosenberg- "Of Dogs and Men" 30:30

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Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Dani Rosenberg to discuss his new film, Of Dogs and Men, which uses realism and improvised dialogue to follow a teenage girl’s search for her dog in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attacks in Israel.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Iran: So Far Away" 29:04

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern focuses on Iran, sharing his views of their unusual and repressive, anti-intellectual laws—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Asra Nomani 1:00:01

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ISGAP’s Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by author and investigative journalist Asra Nomani ("Woke Army," The Pearl Project) to discuss the ideologies she believes are driving today’s anti-American and anti-Israel protests.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part 2: From Destruction to Destiny) 58:25

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After the Second Temple’s destruction, how did the Jewish people not only survive—but shape world history? In Part II of this epic journey through Jewish history, Rabbi Ken Spiro joins Justin to explore 2,000 years of exile, persecution, and perseverance—from Rome to the Enlightenment, from Inquisition to Zionism. A gripping look at how Jewish cont…

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun- "Dead Language" 28:26

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Israeli directing duo Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun join Eric Goldman to discuss "Dead Language," their feature film about a woman whose chance airport encounter stirs an unspoken longing that upends her ordinary life.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Mayoral Madness" 29:14

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on Zohran Mamdani’s election as the Democrats’ nominee for New York City mayor—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Simone Rodan-Benzaquen 29:09

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David is joined by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, a leading Paris-based European Strategic Analyst and author of The Free Press essay on the Muslim Brotherhood, who has long urged the American Jewish community to heed the warning signs from across the Atlantic.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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All of Jewish History in 2 Hours with Ken Spiro (Part I: Rise of a Nation) 57:22

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How did a small tribal people become a spiritual superpower? In Part I of this epic journey through Jewish history, historian Rabbi Ken Spiro joins Justin to trace the rise of the Jewish people—from Abraham to the unification under King David to the glory of the First and Second Temples, and finally to the tightening grip of Roman rule. Discover ho…

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"Israel Solidarity Concert" Featuring Shai Abramson (Hampton Synagogue) 59:44

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Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, returns to the Hampton Synagogue for a rousing concert alongside Cantor Netanel Hershtik.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Amir Kovacs- "Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho" 32:20

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Filmmaker Amir Kovacs joins Eric to discuss The Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho, his animated adventure film that brings to life Joshua’s biblical battle to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fission for Compliments" 28:41

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern asks whether the world will ever thank Israel for protecting it from Iran and explains why he believes the answer is no—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- David Suissa 1:00:31

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ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small, Founding Executive Director, and David Harris, Executive Vice Chair, are joined by David Suissa, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief and longtime columnist for Tribe Media/Jewish Journal, to discuss Israel’s role in the new geopolitics of the Middle East and other timely issues.…

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Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf Returns Again 28:44

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Former MK and author of "The War of Return" Einat Wilf returns for a close look at regional developments - from the aftermath of the 12-day war with Iran and the future of Gaza to prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords and the current state of U.S.- Israel ties.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Power of Jewish Women: Aliza Lavie on Prayer, Hidden Heroes & Legacy 56:37

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What do iconic Jewish women from across the centuries teach us about leadership, faith, and inner strength? Justin sits with Dr. Aliza Lavie—author, scholar, and former Member of Knesset—to explore her groundbreaking new book Iconic Jewish Women, a collection of 59 remarkable stories of Jewish heroines, from Bruriah and Sarah Schenirer to Ruth Bade…

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"Jews at the Pinnacle"- David Denby in Conversation with Joe Klein (Streicker Center) 54:18

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"Eminent Jews" author and New Yorker writer David Denby discusses Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer in this conversation about identity, legacy, and the American Jewish experience with political commentator Joe Klein in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Guy Nattiv & Zar Amir- "Tatami" 31:04

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Israeli-Iranian directing duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir join Eric to discuss Tatami, their film that follows an Iranian judo athlete who’s pressured to drop out of a tournament for fear that at some point she will be competing against an Israeli.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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JBS News Special: Eric Fingerhut on Iran Strikes 18:38

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JFNA President & CEO Eric Fingerhut joins Teisha Bader to discuss support of the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the recent US Ceasefire announcement as well as the JFNA-lead meeting of Jewish leaders in DC this week urging bold action to combat rising antisemitic violence.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Surrender?" 29:48

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern draws a comparison between Iran and Japan, arguing that like Japan’s emperor after WWII, Iran’s Ayatollah must now confront the reality of defeat—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb 29:15

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Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, an IDF Chaplain who has served in that capacity for the past two years, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Jewish Voices in Constitutional Law with Michael Avi Helfand 58:08

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What role have Jews played in shaping America’s constitutional conversation? And how do core American values—like free speech, religious liberty, and anti-discrimination—intersect with Jewish values? In this special July 4th episode of Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, legal scholar Professor Michael (Avi) Helfand joins us for a powerful explorati…

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th 56:00

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Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander is President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF.By Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

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Elana Stein Hain - An American Jew in a War in Israel 56:47

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Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war between Israel and Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. *** JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educationa…

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary 1:59:44

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The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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"Israel On Our Minds"- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Part Three (Streicker Center) 1:27:44

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The third installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Fear and Self-Loathing" 25:44

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- David Kaufman 28:41

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David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Defending Israel with David Harris- Iran Strikes 14:58

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David offers his thoughts on Israel's pre-emptive strike against Iran and Iran's response.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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The Radical Faith of the Ishbitzer Rebbe - Rabbi Herzl Hefter on Divine Will, Free Will & Inner Truth 56:01

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Rabbi Herzl Hefter joins Jewish Insights with Justin Pines to explore the profound and often provocative teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner. Drawing from the Ishbitzer’s seminal work Mei HaShiloach, Rabbi Hefter unpacks ideas about Divine Providence, free will, inner truth, and spiritual authenticity that continue to cha…

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Rabbi Hirsch: Believe Them (Iran Strikes) 16:03

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Rabbi Hirsch reacts to the Israeli strike against Iran, reminding his congregation that Jewish history demands we take threats seriously, and that choosing life sometimes means taking action.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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AJC Global Forum 2025: Second Plenary 1:59:41

3M ago1:59:41

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AJC honors Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and student groups; university leaders discuss protecting Jewish life in education; and urban warfare expert John Spencer addresses countering misinformation about Israel in another plenary session from this year's Global Forum.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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A Special Look: Daniel Robbins ("Bad Shabbos") 27:10

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Teisha sits with Daniel Robbins, director of "Bad Shabbos," the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Occupation Aggravation" 29:14

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JBS Journalist Micah Halpern offers his perspective on the term “occupation,” exploring its historical roots and contemporary usage—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.By Jewish Broadcasting Service

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Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour- Shai Davidai 59:52

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Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America.By Jewish Broadcasting Service