National Jewish Television is a three-hour Jewish television block shown Sundays on religious and

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channels in the United States. National Jewish Television was founded in 1979 by Joel Levitch.

History

National Jewish Television was founded in 1979. By 1984 NJT was being broadcast to 175 cable channels weekly.

Programming

*'' The Phil Blazer Show''—explains Jewish life in

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and abroad with Phil Blazer serving as host. *''

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(started 1982)''—a half-hour program featuring

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reading from a book in the

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and emphasizing the portion. *'' The Leon Charney Report''—an hour-long show featuring

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discussing politics and other current issues with many guests, mostly from

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. *''

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'', with Rabbi

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interviewing various Jewish personalities and their ideologies. *'' A Cable to Jewish Life'', with Rabbi Josef Katzman interviewing many

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Jewish guests, including

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, and their connection with

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Former shows

*'' Jerusalem on Line'' with

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, talking about the happenings in

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. (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

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immigrants. (Ended in 1998). *'' Talkline's Jewish Music Countdown' features various Jewish musicians and their music videos.''

References

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