National Jewish Television

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National Jewish Television is a Jewish television channel sandwiched between TBN and EWTN every Sunday from 1:00-4:00. This was formed in 1979 by Joel Levitch and features a block of Jewish related television shows. The modern line-up includes:

• The Phil Blazer Show at 1:00 explains Jewish life in Los Angeles and abroad with Phil Blazer serving as host.

• Hineni at 1:30 which features Rebbitzen Esther Jungreis reading from a book in the Torah and emphasizing the portion. Hineni used to air at 2:30.

• The Leon Charney Report at 2:00, an hour-long show featuring Leon Charney discussing politics and other current issues with many guests, mostly from New York.

• L'Chayim at 3:00 with Rabbi Mark S. Golub interviewing various Jewish personalities and their ideologies.

• A Cable to Jewish Life at 3:30 with Rabbi Josef Katzman interviewing many Orthodox Jewish guests, including Avraham Fried, and their connection with Chabad.

Former shows include:

• Jerusalem on Line with Michael Greenspan talking about the happenings in Jerusalem. (Ended in 2002)

• Jewish Spectrums which interviews various Jews and their accomplishments (Ended in 1995).

• RTN, otherwise known as Russian Television Network, featuring an hour-long program for Russian immigrants. (Ended in 1998).

• Talkline's Jewish Music Countdown, based on the Talkline with Zeb Brenner show, this features various Jewish musicians and their music videos.