JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

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.