Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

How do we make prayer real? What are the keys to personal growth and transformation around spirituality? Justin is joined by world-renowned prayer and meditation guide, Rabbi Daniel Kohn, from Bat Ayin in the Judean Mountains of Israel, to explore the transformative and uplifting potential of prayer and expanding our consciousness. Rav Daniel is the author of "Book of Yearning: The Siddur’s Path to Love, Growth and Fulfillment."

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays.

The beginning of the Jewish month of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day period with increased focus on Teshuva, repentance, leading up to the High Holidays. Shai Held, President and Dean, at the Hadar Institute joins Justin to discuss different approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, as well as Teshuva after October 7, and navigating chronic pain from a theological perspective.

Rabbi David Ingber, Senior Director for Jewish Life at 92NY, and founding rabbi of Romemu, the largest Renewal synagogue in the United States, discusses his Jewish journey, and what he has learned from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, and navigating allyship as a proud Jew in Liberal circles.

In anticipation of his upcoming concert event, “Let There Be Love,“ which premiers on Sunday, August 18 at 8pm on JBS, musical artist and song leader Noah Aronson joins Justin to discuss love, the joy of singing and leading prayer, his creative process and his spiritual journey. You can learn more about Noah and his music at www.noaharonson.com. Hinei Ma Tov theme song by Av Vachim To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to use the lens of the Tisha B’Av, the Jewish national day of mourning our moments of destruction, to talk about how to live through crisis today. Elana is the host of the podcast "TEXTing," and is the author of "Circumventing the Law: Rabbinic Perspectives on Loopholes and Legal Integrity." To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Can a billboard engage Jews? Or fight antisemitism? Justin is joined by Archie Gottesman, the marketing executive behind the eye-catching Manhattan Mini Storage ads, to discuss how she is using clever ad campaigns to target disengaged Jews and seek allies to fight antisemitism through her organization, JewBelong. You can learn more at JewBelong.com To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is traditionally a holiday of immersive text study. Reflecting on the spirit of the holiday, Justin is joined by Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, to discuss how they each relate to the Torah and how it informs the way they think today. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Why do most Jewish communities read the book of Ruth on Shavuot, and why is this story about one Jewish family so important? Justin is joined by international Bible scholar Dr. Yael Ziegler, who is the author of "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy" to explore the meaning of the story and its relevance today. You can find the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/ruthhardcover To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Rabbi Yitz Greenberg joins Justin to discuss the life and legacy of Rabbi Israel Salanter (1810-1883), founder of the Mussar movement (Jewish character development). Together, Rabbis Greenberg and Pines created a translation of and commentary on Rabbi Salanter’s seminal work, "Ohr Yisrael and Other Writings" (Koren). The code Ohr15 will give 15% off the book. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Dr. Nehama Leibowitz (1905-1997) was one of the most influential scholars and commentators on the Torah, and shaped the trajectory of Bible study. Justin is joined by Professor Smadar Rosensweig, a world-renowned Jewish educator and lecturer in Tanakh from Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University to explore Leibowitz’ personality, impact and legacy. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Lag B’Omer commemorates the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, traditionally considered the author and primary subject of the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Justin is joined by scholar and educator Dr. Daniel Matt, who spent 18 years creating the definitive award-winning translation of the Zohar, “a monumental contribution to Jewish thought.” to explore the core ideas of the Zohar and how they are relevant today. Learn more with Daniel Matt at DanielCMatt.com. Rabbi Zev Reichman on Rav Kook & Religious Zionism—Torah Giants 1—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the leading thinker of religious Zionism, was one of the most influential figures in Israeli history. Justin is joined by Rabbi Zev Reichman, the leader of East Hill Synagogue in Englewood, NJ, for an exploration of the thought and influence of Rav Kook and how so many of his ideas were ahead of his time and feel urgent and relevant today. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

How should we approach Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut this year? Justin is joined by Rabbi Shlomo Katz, a world-renowned Jewish musician, prayer leader, rabbi, author and teacher to discuss approaching prayer, the legacy of Shlomo Carlebach, creating religious experiences, October 7, and preparing for Yom Ha’atzmaut and Yom Hazikaron, including Shlomo sharing two songs. Rav Shlomo serves as the Rabbi and spiritual leader of Congregation Shirat David in Efrat in Israel. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Enjoy part two of a full-ranging interview on Avi Weiss' childhood, Israel, activism, legacy, and family changes. Rabbi Avi Weiss is founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat. He is the author of many books, including the newly released, "Torat Ahava - Loving Torah," a thematic commentary on the Torah.

Justin Pines sits with Avi Weiss, visionary rabbi, author, and founder of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, and co-founder of Yeshivat Maharat, for a full-ranging conversation on his childhood, Israel, activism and more. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak (YY) Jacobson grew up at the feet of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and has since become one of America’s premier Jewish scholars in Torah and Jewish mysticism, and one of the most sought after speakers in the Jewish world today, Rabbi YY shares what he learned from the rebbe, as well as insights on the history we are living through, parenting, and the holiday of Passover. Rabbi Jacobson founded and serves as dean of TheYeshiva.net. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

How might the future of technology shape Jewish life, and how might Jewish life shape the future? Justin is joined by scholar and futurist David Zvi Kalman, a leading thinker on the intersection of Jewish history and the history of technology, and of Judaism and artificial intelligence. Dr. Kalman is a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and the owner of Print-O-Craft Press. He writes on substack at Jello Menorah: jellomenorah.substack.com. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

How might we think about God in modern times? This week, Justin is joined by “God-expert” and Kabbalist Rabbi David Aaron, author of the Secret Life of God, to explore ways to think about God today, and particularly after October 7. Rabbi David Aaron is the founder of Isralight and Orayata, and has invested over 3 decades delving into life’s biggest question marks and sharing Torah’s transformational wisdom to adults and young adults through classes as well as the 8 books he has written. You can learn more about Rabbi Aaron at www.rabbidavidaaron.com To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

In preparation for Purim, Justin is joined by Torah teacher and sociologist of American Jews Mijal Bitton to explore who or what is Amalek, the evil tribe that attacked Israel from behind in the desert and launched millennia of antisemitism, and how do we think about Amalek this year in particular and what are our obligations. To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!

As we ready our Purim costumes, what does Judaism have to say about getting dressed? And what does getting dressed have to say about Judaism? Leandra Medine Cohen is a leading fashion influencer, writer, thinker and mother, best known for her blog “The Man Repeller.” Today, she writes “The Cereal Aisle,” which is about how to have fun with your clothes: leandramcohen.substack.com To learn more about JBS, visit JBSTV.org JBS is a non-profit, Jewish educational television and multimedia platform made possible by listeners like you! Please help us sustain and grow our programming: https://jbstv.org/jbs-donation-form Do you have a question, feedback or an idea for a show? Email us at [email protected] Download the JBS App, or listen on the go wherever you get your Podcasts!