Jewish Broadcasting Service

Shalom TV was developed by Rabbi Mark S. Golub in 2003, and began broadcasting on August 31, 2006.Kristin E. Holmes, [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210015541/http://articles.philly.com/2006-09-23/news/25413347_1_jewish-television-network-jewish-life-american-jewish-committee "New cable channel says 'Shalom': Shalom TV hopes a focus on Jewish culture as well as religion will draw a wide audience."], The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 2006. In 2008, Comcast launched Shalom TV On Demand nationally.{{Cite web |last= |date= 19 April 2008|title=SAY SHALOM TO SHALOM TV |url=https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-2008-04-19-shalomtv-art-story.html |access-date=March 16, 2023 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}} The On Demand version of Shalom TV expanded to more than 20 video distributors available to more than 40 million homes throughout North America.{{Cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Mike |date=2014-09-24 |title=JBS Eyeing Domestic, International Expansion: Golub |url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/jbs-eyeing-domestic-international-expansion-golub-384145 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=Multichannel News |language=en}}

In May 2012, Shalom TV became available as a Roku channel.{{cite web|url=http://www.shalomtv.com/pdfs/ShalomTV_Roku_PR.pdf|title=First "PBS style" Jewish Television Channel Now Available Throughout America|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729120832/http://www.shalomtv.com/pdfs/ShalomTV_Roku_PR.pdf |archive-date=2013-07-29 }} On December 7, 2012, Optimum Cable (Cablevision) launched the Shalom TV channel as a linear outlet.[http://www.thehour.com/stamford/article/Stamford-rabbi-launches-Jewish-American-TV-network-8251749.php "Stamford rabbi launches Jewish-American TV network"], The Hour, January 2, 2013. Shalom TV was renamed JBS on September 24, 2014, with the aim of becoming a worldwide Jewish network.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/shalom-tv-ring-jbs-name-change-383939|title=Shalom TV to Ring in JBS Name Change|author1=Mike Reynolds|date=September 17, 2014|website=Multichannel News}}

In September 2016, JBS became available nationally as a channel on DIRECTV channel 388.Nora Naughton, [http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Stamford-rabbi-s-TV-network-goes-national-9283652.php "Stamford rabbi’s TV network goes national"], Stamford Advocate, September 26, 2016. JBS launched in August 2017 on Verizon Fios in HD on channel 798. JBS HD launched on August 7, 2018 on Charter Spectrum in New York, California, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. In August 2023, Charter Spectrum added JBS in all their service areas.{{Cite web |last= |date=2018-09-05 |title=Charter Spectrum Adds JBS For Some Customers |url=https://jbstv.org/archives/11546 |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=JBS - Jewish Broadcasting Service |language=en-US}} JBS HD launched on December 8, 2020 on all Comcast Xfinity service areas.{{Citation |last= |title=JBS on Comcast Xfinity CH 1684 HD |date=2021-10-28 |url=https://jbstv.org/archives/16468 |access-date=2023-06-02 |language=en-US}}

On February 12, 2024, JBS announced Justin Pines as the new CEO coming a year after the passing of Golub.{{cn|date=February 2024}}

In 2025, JBS released Blind Spot, a documentary about campus antisemitism before and after the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel.{{cite web |last=Russo-Lennon |first=Barbara |date=2024-10-18 |title=New Film Examines Antisemitism at NYC Colleges in 2024 |url=https://www.amny.com/news/new-film-antisemitism-at-nyc-colleges/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=amNewYork}}{{cite journal |date=2024-11-27 |title=Boca International Jewish Film Festival to Host Florida Premiere of Blind Spot, a Groundbreaking Documentary Highlighting Campus Antisemitism |url=https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2024/11/boca-international-jewish-film-festival-to-host-florida-premiere-of-blind-spot-a-groundbreaking-documentary-highlighting-campus-antisemitism/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |language=en-US |journal=The Boca Raton Tribune}}{{cite web |last=Sidman |first=Fern |date=2025-03-27 |title='Blind Spot' documentary on campus antisemitism premieres on JBS |url=https://www.jns.org/blind-spot-documentary-on-campus-antisemitism-premieres-on-jbs/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=JNS.org}}{{cite web |last=Altabef |first=Douglas |date=2024-11-27 |title=The many faces of Jewish courage |url=https://www.jns.org/the-many-faces-of-jewish-courage/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=JNS.org}}{{cite web |last=Cashman |first=Greer Fay |date=2024-11-20 |title=Grapevine: Nov. 19, 2024: Swiss cheese politics |url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829873 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=The Jerusalem Post}}

Programs on JBS are intended to reflect the diversity and pluralism of the worldwide Jewish population. Programs include:

• Daily news from the JBS News desk and daily news from Israel in English [http://ILTV%20News ILTV News]. [http://jewishmiami.org/communitypost/happening/45593/shalom_tv_channel_aug_10_16_on_atlantic_broadband_ch_168_hotwire_ch_269_the_roku_streaming_player_and_online_at_www_shalomtv_com Shalom TV Channel]
• News breaks and programs with viewer call-ins.
• Live Friday and Saturday Shabbat services and holiday services.
• Public affairs events
• American, Israeli, and Yiddish films
• Roundtable discussions of issues in the world Jewish community.
• Jewish Studies programs, including the teaching of Hebrew and commentary on basic tenets of Judaism.
• Children's programs.
• 92NY presentations[http://www.92y.org/Uptown/On-Air-And-On-Demand/Content-Distribution/Shalom-TV.aspx View memorable moments from 92NY's Jewish programs on Shalom TV, the first Jewish TV cable channel in America.]
• Israeli and American Jewish cultural shows
• Interviews with important Jews.
• Israel travel documentaries.
• Cuisine
• Jewish authors
• Jewish film reviews on Jewish Cinematheque

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