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2023 Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Outstanding Jewish Manhattanites including Richard Haass, Debra Messing, Rabbi Marc Angel, Cheryl Fishbein and others are honored during MJHI’s annual hall of fame induction ceremony, an event celebrating the extraordinary story of the Jewish community of Manhattan. Hosted by Rabbi Joe Potasnik and MJHI’s Howard Teich, this event proved to be a memorable evening for […]
In The News: Netanyahu-Biden Meeting in NY
Former Israeli Amb to the US Danny Ayalon weighs in on the long-anticipated meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. With Teisha Bader.
Rabbi Hirsch: Erev Yom Kippur Sermon
Fifty years after the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on his experience as a 14-year-old new Israeli immigrant and the Jewish state’s brilliant successes and unresolved disappointments over the intervening decades.
Rabbi Hirsch: Rosh Hashanah Sermon
Rabbi Hirsch looks at the atrocities of history through the lens of Jewish intellectual Stefan Zweig in his Rosh Hashanah sermon which reminds us that events are not inevitable, and that repentance, prayer and charity can avert the severe decree.
Cantors on High Holiday Music Pt 3
Demystify the Yom Kippur music that accompanies our chest-pounding confessional and the final plea before the Gates close as Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Central Synagogue’s Cantor Mutlu and HUC’s Cantor Cohn for discussion and demonstration.
Benjamin Anthony’s Israel Brief With Yaakov Lappin
MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony speaks with Yaakov Lappin about recent terror attacks, the mooted Saudi-Israel normalization agreements, and the sale of the Arrow 3 air-defense system to Germany.
In the News: Israeli-Arab delegation in the U.S.
A joint Israeli-Arab delegation visits the U.S. to celebrate 3 years since the signing of the Abraham Accords, meeting elected officials, students and community. Israel-Is CEO, Nimrod Palmach, shares their story, mission and insights. With Shahar Azani.
Eye on Israel: Rabbinical Israel Fellowship
Rabbi Erez Sherman and three rabbinical students share first-hand accounts of the Zionist Education Fellowship, a program that sends rabbinical students to Israel to learn about the importance of defending Zionism.
In the Spotlight: Rabbi Diana Fersko
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the Senior Rabbi at the Village Temple in New York City, author of We Need to Talk About Antisemitism, an urgent call not to ignore or minimize the spike in antisemitism.
Cantors on High Holiday Music Pt. 1
As we prepare to turn inward for the Jewish new year, join Abigail Pogrebin with Central Synagogue’s Cantor Dan Mutlu and HUC’s Cantor Richard Cohn to discuss the origins, history, and challenges of the powerful musical prayers of the High Holidays.