In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business

FromJBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Start listening View podcast show

In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business

FromJBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

ratings:

Length:

30 minutes

Released:

Dec 12, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with the owner of a cinema chain that began as a Jewish family business in pre-war Europe, and with the filmmaker who brought the story of family resilience and the future of cinema to life in the doc "Only in Theaters”

Released:

Dec 12, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

JBS is America's Jewish television network covering the panorama of Jewish life.

Skip carousel

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Harris Explains: JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris delivers a tour de force monologue that outlines the history of both the ancient and modern State of Israel, as well as current events embroiling the Jewish world since the Hamas massacre (such as the Congressional ... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Jewish Challenges, Jewish Solutions (Streicker Center): Rabbi David Wolpe, Bret Stephens, Dara Horn, Einat Wilf, and a number of other contributors to David Hazony's new book, Jewish Priorities: Sixty-Five Proposals for the Future of Our People, share their perspectives on what the community needs most at... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
88 min listen
Israel at War: Rabbis Show Up for Israel: Rabbi Menachem Creditor speaks of the importance of "showing up" and recounts the recent emergency visit to Israel he participated in through UJA, where dozens of rabbis met with evacuees and families of hostages for support and solidarity. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
Israel at War: Nasrallah’s Speech: As Israel is fighting Hamas savages inside Gaza, Sarit Zehavi, Founder & CEO of Alma Research & Education Center in Northern Israel, analyzes Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah’s speech and Israel’s complex situation up north. With Shahar A... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
27 min listen
Families of Hostages - Communal Gathering at Central Synagogue: Bear witness to the harrowing stories of October 7th from those who lost loved ones and those whose loved ones are still being held in captivity, in this spiritual call to arms that inspires us to take action to help in the struggle. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
20 min listen
Israel at War: Yehuda Kurtzer (SAPIR): Chanan Weissman (SAPIR Institute) and Yehuda Kurtzer (Shalom Hartman Institute) discuss Yehuda’s recent trip to Israel, the deep trauma facing Jews in the Diaspora, and the ethical considerations of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
57 min listen
Israel at War: Hostage Release Deal: Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon and National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby respond to the agreement for the release of some 50 women and children held captive in Gaza, with hopes of more to follow. With Teisha Bader. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Combatting Antisemitsm (AFRMC): Robert Siegel looks at the rise of antisemitism and asks what is being done, what can be done, and are there any new ideas to combat it, with panelists Ted Deutch (AJC), Tamara Berens (Tikva Fund), Georgette Bennett (Tanenbaum Center for Interreligio... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
57 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Cruel Intentions”: JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses how some Jews' reactions to the brutal Hamas attack have been so egregious as to warrant a form of excommunication from the Jewish "tent"—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Joe Berger on Elie Wiesel: Author Joseph Berger discusses Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence, an intimate portrait that draws on the Nobel Laureate’s prodigious literary output to explore his life and legacy. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Israel at War: A Hostage’s Story: Margalit and Gadi Moses were kidnapped by Hamas on that horrible Saturday of October 7th. Margalit returned home as part of a pause with Hamas, while Gadi is still held in captivity. Efrat Machikawa, their niece, joins us to share the family’s painfu... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Israel at War: Through a Soldier’s Eyes: Shahar, an IDF Paratrooper Special Forces reservist is the grandson of Holocaust survivors, whose father served in the Yom Kippur War. Shahar views this to be the battle of his generation. He shares his experiences from fighting on the frontlines in ... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Israel at War: Hamas’s Sexual Violence on Oct 7: CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, Sheila Katz, discusses the special session held at the UN that NCJW co-sponsored, on sexual and gender based violence IN the October 7th Hamas terror attack. With Teisha Bader. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
24 min listen
In the Spotlight: Samuel G. Freedman on Hubert Humphrey: Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Samuel G. Freedman about Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, his book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history through an exploration of the life ... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
26 min listen
Honoring Activists & Authors: Robert Siegel hosts as Israeli jurist Dorit Beinisch, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, civil rights strategist Eric K Ward, and authors Anne Applebaum, Esther Foer and Dara Horn are honored by Moment Magazine. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
58 min listen
In the Spotlight: Small Town Jewish Life (Rabbi Rachel Isaacs): Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Rachel Isaacs, a Maine-based rabbi who made history as the first openly lesbian rabbi ordained by JTS, and who founded a groundbreaking institution committed to supporting small town and rural Jewish communities. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
35 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Thou Shalt Not Murder”: JBS journalist Micah Halpern parses the differences between killing and murdering according to Jewish law and in relation to the current Israel-Hamas war—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
27 min listen
Israel at War: Al-Shifa Hospital: Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon shares updates and insights on the IDF's entering the Al-Shifa Hospital and the Israel-Hamas war. With Shahar Azani. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
In the News: Harvard President Resigns: Chief of Staff of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, Arthur Maserjian weighs in on the resignation this week of Claudine Gay over her response to antisemitism at Harvard and plagiarism allegations. Also discussing the surge of antisemitism on college... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
20 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: Abigail Pogrebin: JBS strategic analyst David Harris joins JBS host and author Abigail Pogrebin to discuss the current events surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
FIDF Live Briefing: Hillel Fuld (Info Wars): Hillel Fuld, a tech columnist and startup advisor who now focuses on Israel advocacy, describes his mission of fighting misinformation and providing real-time, accurate information, and offers an uplifting message of optimism. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
20 min listen
Dispatches from Israel with Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS): Rabbi Ammiel Hirch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in NYC travels to Israel and meets with October 7th survivor Ben Landau; Gilad Korngold, whose family is being held hostage; Dr. Lia Naor of the Merhav Marpe "Healing Space" for survivors; Reut Ka... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
82 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Azani on Hamas’ Sexual Violence: Shahar Azani once again interviews David Harris about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, this time touching on the silence of the U.N. (as well as international women's groups) on the issue of Hamas' mass-rape of Israel women. They also touch on the role... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Same As the Old Boss”: JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the American plans for Gaza's post-Hamas future—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Jonathan Rosen: Author Jonathan Rosen discusses his book The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, about his childhood friend Michael Laudor and the ways in which we understand, and fail to understand, mental illness. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: Ron Liebowitz (Brandeis University): David Harris interviews Ron Liebowitz, the president of Brandeis University, about his landmark decisions in the wake of the Hamas massacre, including formally banning the organization Students for Justice in Palestine from his campus. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business: Abigail Pogrebin speaks with the owner of a cinema chain that began as a Jewish family business in pre-war Europe, and with the filmmaker who brought the story of family resilience and the future of cinema to life in the doc "Only in Theaters” by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - ”Varsity Blues”: JBS journalist Micah Halpern analyzes why so many people are embracing Hamas (especially on American college campuses)—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Eric Alterman: Author Eric Alterman discusses "We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel," his book that traces the Zionist debate from its nineteenth-century origins and reveals how consensus on Israel and Palestine emerged and why it’s fracturing n... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
$The Hampton Synagogue’s ”Author Discussion Series” for Jewish Book Month: Eric Alterman: Author Eric Alterman discusses "We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel," his book that traces the Zionist debate from its nineteenth-century origins and reveals how consensus on Israel and Palestine emerged and why it’s fracturing n...$
FIDF Briefing 12/13/23: Update on the Hamas-Israel War: IDF Spokesperson Sfc Fay Goldstein offers an overview of the primary military missions in place on the 68th day since the start of the war against Hamas by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
21 min listen

More Episodes from JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Skip carousel

Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Combating Antisemitism in a Digital World" - Lev Topor: Lev Topor (Senior Research Fellow, Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa), speaks about “Challenges and Complexities of Combating Antisemitism in a Digital and AI-Empowered World." by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
40 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: David Explains His Origins: In an emotional monologue, longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS strategic analyst David Harris explains the six people who shaped who he is as a Jewish leader, as well as the next steps he feels the Jewish people need to take. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
31 min listen
In the Spotlight: The Nightingale of Iran: Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti join Abigail Pogrebin to discuss The Nightingale of Iran, their documentary podcast ranked the #1 Jewish podcast this week, in which they reveal painful secrets and explore why their family left Iran in the 1960s... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
32 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "The New 'Silent Majority'?": JBS journalist Micah Halpern offers reassurance that although the Jew haters may have loud voices, they are a tiny group who will not succeed. Even amid ongoing antisemitism and protests, Micah is confident in this assertion—this and more on this ep... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Eye on Israel: Keren Dahan (Sar-El Volunteers): Shahar Azani speaks with CEO of Sar-El Volunteers Keren Dahan about the increase in both Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers dedicating their time to Israel since October 7th. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
In the Spotlight: Batya Sperling-Milner (Jewish Braille): Abby Pogrebin speaks with Batya Sperling-Milner, the Torah student who made Jewish history when she became the first blind student to chant her bat mitzvah parsha in an Orthodox shul using a braille Torah Scroll. Batya is also joined by her mother, ... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
32 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Info Wars": JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines Hamas's use of not only physical attacks but psychological warfare to terrorize Israel—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Is Back: Longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS strategic analyst David Harris is joined in conversation by Shahar Azani discussing recent events. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
33 min listen
Eye on Israel: Millet Ben Haim (Nova Music Festival): Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Hamas massacre at the Nova Music Festival, joins Shahar Azani to share her story and discuss the Nova Music Festival Exhibit that is currently traveling across the US showing the horrors of October 7th. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
43 min listen
Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Benny Morris on 1948: Israeli historian and author Benny Morris gives a lecture at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute entitled "A New Look at the 1948 War." by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
56 min listen
Eye on Israel: Sigal Levy (Notnim Tikva): Shahar Azani is joined by Sigal Levy, Chairwoman of Notnim Tikva (“Giving Hope“) to discuss how her organization that supports children and families through hospitalizations has pivoted to address the needs of Israelis since October 7th. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Ben Freeman & Amy Elman Tackle Antisemitism: Author Ben M. Freeman addresses the phenomenon of internalized anti-Jewishness in his talk on “The Impact of Jew-Hatred on Jews,” and professor Amy Elman (Kalamazoo College) lectures on “All American Antisemitism through Replacement Feminism.” by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
55 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Accountability?": JBS journalist Micah Halpern calls for a thorough investigation into October 7, and for the State Comptroller to hold accountable those responsible for the security failures—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
In the Spotlight: Maurice Samuels on Alfred Dreyfus: Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Maurice Samuels, author of a biography which analyzes Alfred Dreyfus’s complex relationship to Judaism and antisemitism and illustrates the profound effect of the Dreyfus Affair on the lives of Jews around the world. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
27 min listen
Defending Israel with David Harris: David's History Lesson: Longtime Jewish frontline activist and JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses how the big lessons of the 1930s are incredibly relevant today. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Israel at War: ICC Decision: Shahar Azani speaks with Arsen Ostrovky, human rights attorney and the CEO of the International Legal Forum about the ICC's decision to seek the arrest of Israel’s leaders alongside the leaders of terror group Hamas.... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
27 min listen
Rabbi Hirsch: Climate Change on Campus: Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that the climate change on American campuses has been incremental, and that it is not too late to reverse the catastrophe. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
"Stand With Israel": A Concert Celebration!: An uplifting concert from The Hampton Synagogue featuring Netanel Hershtik, Shiree Kidron, and Gilad Paz singing favorites from the classic Israeli songbook, with national anthems led by Tovah Feldshuh. Keynote address by Rabbi Marc Schneier. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
60 min listen
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinémathèque: Laura Bialis- "Vishniac": Eric Goldman sits with Laura Bialis, producer and director of "Vishniac," a documentary that explores the life and work of Roman Vishniac, one of the foremost photographers to capture pre-war Jewish life in Eastern Europe. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
35 min listen
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Hi, Hater": JBS journalist Micah Halpern examines the new form of Jew hatred that has emerged since the Hamas massacre; he compares it to past forms of anti Semitism and traditional Jew hatred but explains what sets this new malignancy apart—this and more on thi... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Eye on Israel: Ben-Dror Yemini: Israeli author and journalist Ben-Dror Yemini joins Shahar Azani to discuss combatting the industry of lies against Israel, and how recent escalations in antisemitism and anti-Israel protests differ from past instances. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
30 min listen
ADL National Leadership Summit 2024- Opening Session: The opening session of ADL’s 2024 Never Is Now Summit features remarks from Deborah E. Lipstadt, President Isaac Herzog, Jared Kushner, a 10/7 survivor and a family member of a hostage, and the State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
120 min listen
"Campus Antisemitism" (A Discussion Featuring Larry Summers and Jeff Zucker): A discussion on how universities are – and are not – addressing antisemitism, with panelists Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard President Emeritus and former US Secretary of the Treasury), Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law), Shai Davidai (Columbia University... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
87 min listen
Honoring Israel Activism: Highlights from the 2023 ZOA Awards Dinner: Speaker Mike Johnson and others representing the front lines of pro-Israel activism are recognized at the Justice Louis D. Brandeis ZOA award dinner. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
60 min listen
Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Uzi Rabi: A discussion on new regionalism in the Middle East and antisemitism with ISGAP senior research fellow Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
56 min listen
The Hampton Synagogue's "Author Discussion Series" for Jewish Book Month: Arthur Smith: Author Arthur Smith shares pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes stories in sports and television history as he details in his book, Reach, about his pioneering career as a TV producer. With Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
28 min listen
In the News: The View from Israel: Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, Middle East Political & Information Network, and Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, is visiting Israel during this week of commemoration and independence and shares his insights on the situation on ... by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Rabbi Hirsch Sermon: Campus Chaos: Rabbi Hirsch cries out about campus antisemitism and urges his congregation to become actively involved in protecting the Jewish community from the radicalism that’s increasingly taking over American institutions. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
29 min listen
Israel at War: Campus Riots: Natalia Rojas, a 3rd-year Colombian-American UCLA student and board member of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) shares her experiences on recent campus riots and atmosphere in college while standing by Israel. With Shahar Azani. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
27 min listen
Yom Hashoah: Teisha Bader with Dani Dayan: Just ahead of Yom Hashoah, Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan joins Teisha Bader to discuss this year's commemoration, 7 months after October 7th, and with hostages still in captivity. by JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service
26 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business

In the Spotlight: ”Only in Theaters”- Saving a Family Business

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service