Celebrate the impactful contributions of Brooklyn's Jewish community in this awards ceremony recognizing leaders from various backgrounds who have excelled in the fields of business, social activism, and entertainment.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Send us a text Can a college football star really play over 100 snaps and dominate on both sides of the ball? Believe it or not, Travis Hunter did just that, bringing back memories of legends like Deion Sanders. We marvel at his versatility and examine his recent jaw-dropping performance, contemplating whether his dual-threat capabilities will tran…

Finally got a chance to upload lasts weeks show for all you wonderful liseners. So enjoy, & keep it funky JB, Back in the studio this sunday at 3pm www.Cruisefm.co.ukJohnny B

Part two 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 second episode features Rabbi Shai Held (President & Dean, The Hadar Institute) and Rabba Yaffa Epstein (Senior Scholar-in-Residence, The Jewish Education Project) tac…

The opening plenary of the premiere global Jewish advocacy conference, the AJC Global Forum, features a tribute to those lost since October 7, remarks from President Herzog, international Jewish leaders on rising antisemitism, and actor Michael Rapaport with Aviva Klompas (Boundless Israel) on social media advocacy for Israel, as well as the launch…

Psychiatry specialist for children and adolescents at Soroka University Medical Center in southern Israel Dr. Sapir Bitton shares firsthand experiences from her first day on the job - October 7th - and the challenging reality she’s faced since.Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice and explains why he believes it is a hoax—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin to discuss the evolving geopolitics and strategic landscape of Israel and the Middle East after October 7th.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris takes a tour of the worst global conflicts and humanitarian disasters and wonders aloud, why aren't America's college students protesting these horrific situations? Why do they only care about Israel/Gaza?Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by legal scholar and columnist Noah Feldman to discuss his book To Be a Jew Today, which offers a profound exploration of contemporary Judaism and what it means to be Jewish in a time of global crisis.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum to discuss his lawsuit against Harvard University, addressing the institution's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Send us a text Can hot weather really make you happier, or is the refreshing chill of winter the true mood booster? Join us in our latest episode as we passionately debate the pros and cons of extreme temperatures, sharing our own discomforts and preferences. Shifting gears to the world of sports, we kick off the football season with an in-depth an…

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Reuven Fenton to discuss "Goyhood," his debut novel that examines destiny and spirituality through the story of a devoutly Orthodox Jewish man who discovers in middle age that he's not, in fact, Jewish.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Grammy-nominated musician John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, joins Teisha Bader to discuss being one of the rare artists in the entertainment industry to advocate for Israel since October 7th.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris confronts the notion that we are now living in a ‘post-truth’ world by taking a tour through the history of the State of Israel. David highlights many of the crucial points in the past where true, factual accounts of history really do matter and, if better understood, could change the dynamic of Israel’s conflicts at the present time.…

Send us a text Can a single trade reshape the entire NFL season? Join us as we navigate the whirlwind surrounding Brandon Ayuk's potential move, with the Browns, Patriots, Steelers, and Washington all vying for his talent. Ayuk's preference for Pittsburgh adds a layer of intrigue, as we dissect the 49ers' internal negotiations and the strategic dan…

Ludacris B-Sides Mix - full DJ mix full of Luda joints, blends and remixes.JbSmooth84.com

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss "45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism," his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects.…

Ansel Brown (North Carolina Central University’s School of Law) delivers a stirring lecture on “The Common Bonds and Experiences of the African and Jewish Diasporas,” as part of ISGAP’s international “Intersectionality” of Antisemitism seminar series.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Part one 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 inaugural episode features Rabbi Joshua Davidson (Temple Emanu-El) and Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun) tackling the difficult question of whethe…

Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, comedian Modi Rosenfeld joins Teisha Bader to discuss advocating for Israel and how his comedy serves as a respite during these difficult times.Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern explores the conversations around Friday night Shabbat tables, which have evolved into vibrant forums discussing the status and future of American Jewry—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for discussion on the Arab nations' perspectives on Israel.Jewish Broadcasting Service

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Jonathan Schanzer, Senior VP for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for an emergency briefing on the latest news including preemptive U.S. strikes in Iraq, Israeli actions against Hezbollah, recent terrorist eliminations, the status of Hamas leadership, and U.S. involvement in the conflict.…

What does the “day after” look like in Gaza? A series of meetings recently took place between Gazans and law-makers in the West, sharing their vision for a Hamas/UNRWA free rule in Gaza. Joseph Braude, President and Founder of the Center for Peace Communications shares this work and vision. With Shahar Azani.…

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz, author of a memoir that recounts his journey to self-discovery and offers insights on how to nurture communities despite today's climate of fractured politics and hostility.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Hi everyone here is this week's sunday show. Little bit of a mixture of tunes for you, takeimg you back to the 90s playing some of the pure swing tracks. Then in to some upto date tunes. So enjoy & i will see you all next weekend. Keep it funky JB.Johnny B

Send us a text Can a $2.8 billion settlement truly reshape the landscape of college football? This week, we return from a three-week hiatus just in time to explore how compensating past players who missed out on NIL deals and allowing schools to pay athletes up to 22% of their revenue might level the playing field. We break it all down and discuss …

Shahar Azani and David Harris offer reactions and unpack the Israeli Prime Minister’s address to Congress.Jewish Broadcasting Service

In the spirit of the Talmudic teaching of Eilu v’Eilu, principled disagreement, Rabbi David Saperstein, a Reform Jewish leader and former Obama appointee, and Dr. Tevi Troy, an Orthodox Jew who served in the Bush administration, will model the type of respectful discord all too uncommon in these contentious times...and explore how we might forge a …

Shahar Azani is joined by Leah Peskin, Jonathan Huppert and Dr. Danny Derby for a discussion on treating patients with combat-related PTSD.Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the rise of Jew hatred in America but highlights a new Gallup poll revealing positive perceptions of Jews in the US—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Jewish Broadcasting Service

David Harris is joined by Yonathan Arfi, President of CRIF, the central umbrella body for the Jewish community in France, to discuss the timely and complex situation facing his nation, the third largest Jewish community in the world.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abby Pogrebin is joined by award-winning author Oren Kessler to discuss "Palestine 1936," his book that looks at the origin story of the world’s most intractable conflict and reveals world-changing events through extraordinary individuals on all sides.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Wow Back in the studio again on this sunny sunday. Bring you some fantastic music. A big thank you to all you wonderful liseners out there. So enjoy the show & keep it funky. JB.Johnny B

It's been a long time, thats i have been in the studio. So here are some tunes for you to enjoy. JBJohnny B

In the wake of October 7th, we've been forced to re-evaluate some of our social justice and interfaith partnerships. Hear from Zioness Founder and Executive Director Amanda Berman, Union for Reform Judaism Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy David Saperstein, and Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick in a panel discussion moderate…

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by speaker, activist, former Hasidic rebbetzin, mother of 10 and the executive director of Yaffed, Beatrice Weber, to discuss her organization’s mission of improving secular education in Hasidic and Haredi schools.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Arab Peace Activist and supporter of Israel, Loay Alshareef from the UAE, joins David Harris in conversation about Israel and its relationship to the Arab countries in the Middle East.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute for Religion President Dr. Andrew Rehfeld speaks about how Zionism fits in with his college's goal of providing a liberal Jewish education, and is joined by Rabbis Geri Newburge and Tarlan Rabizadeh for debate.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Shahar Azani speaks with the head of Soroka Hospital in Israel, Dr. Shlomi Codish, about the hospital’s work on, and beyond, October 7th and treating IDF soldiers as well as returning hostages.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Send us a text Ever wondered if "Sky High" was actually a Disney Channel movie? Buckle up as we kick off this episode with a nostalgic jaunt through our favorite Disney Channel classics like "High School Musical," "Camp Rock," and "Suite Life of Zack and Cody." We even debate the Disney status of "Sky High" while sharing stories from our new workou…

"The Intersectionality of Racism and Antisemitism" is explored by educators William Kolbrener, Ansel Brown and Carlton Long.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Author Andrew Meier discusses his book MORGENTHAU: Power, Privilege, and the Rise of an American Dynasty in a conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein.Jewish Broadcasting Service

JBS journalist Micah Halpern alleges that the tension between Israel and the US is driven by lifelong bureaucrats sabotaging the transfer of weapons, not individual personalities—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Dalia Ziada, Egyptian writer and human rights activist, once again joins David Harris to discuss the changing relationship between Egypt and Israel and the current situation in the Middle East.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author A.J. Jacobs to hear about his humorous and insightful experience attempting to live according to the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution for a year.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Senior Rabbi of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, delivers an impassioned keynote address at the second convening of the Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Conference.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Rabbi David Wolpe (Visiting Scholar, Harvard Divinity School), Jonathan Greenblatt (CEO, ADL) and Eden Yadegar (Student, Columbia-JTS) address antisemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses in the opening plenum of the two-day conference from the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.Jewish Broadcasting Service

Well it's that time again ,funky people. I was back in the studio of cruisefm, had a grate tiime playing some more of those funky tunes you love to hear. A big thank you to you all for lisening, untill next week keep it funky. JB.Johnny B