Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue.  With Rabbi Sarah Berman.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the decline of the art of conversation, contrasting it with the increasing prevalence of argument in modern discourse.—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, "For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today," which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection.

In a program of Moment Magazine, Robert Siegel is joined by former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller to discuss Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran.

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/7, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel. 

Teisha Bader is joined by Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, ADL's Senior Vice President for International Affairs, reporting from the UN General Assembly where she met with various global stakeholders. Rosenberg addresses the alarming rise in global antisemitism, particularly after October 7th, the dangers of Iranian extremism, and the pressing need for stronger action against antisemitism and anti-Israel bias from the UN and world governments.

Student groups honored with the AJC Sharon Green Award for Campus Advocacy, and discussions on safeguarding Jewish campus life featuring Brandeis University President Ronald Liebowitz and University of Michigan President Santa Ono.

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the history and impact of assassinations from biblical times to the present, revealing their complex and varied significance—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region.

Part three in a series of four pop-up classes with leading rabbis, all moderated by JBS's own Abigail Pogrebin. The series is entitled "Four Big Jewish Questions for This Moment." This third episode features Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (Stephen Wise Free Synagogue) and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum (Congregation Beit Simchat Torah) tackling the challenging, multi-layered saga of Joseph in the Torah, and expounding upon its meaning to the Jewish community today.