Jewish Broadcasting Service
Defending Israel with David Harris
Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel, offering profound insights on how we can foster strong and enduring support for Israel’s future.
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Nov 5, 2026
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Episodes
Defending Israel with David Harris - Alexander Oscar 05.11.2026 29:30
David Harris interviews Dr. Alexander Oscar in Sofia, Bulgaria to discuss Bulgarian Jewish history, the rescue of 50,000 Jews in WWII, NEGEV (Friends of Israel) and fighting modern antisemitism.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Israeli Elections 30.10.2026 30:00
JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris opines on both the election in Israel and the upcoming midterm elections in the U.S., offering both advice and historical perspective to voters in both nations.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Suzan Quitaz 22.10.2026 30:42
David Harris interviews Kurdish journalist Suzan Quitaz, who explains the current and historical plight of the Kurdish people, and why they are natural allies of the State of Israel and Jews everywhere.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Naya Lekht 17.10.2026 30:20
Naya Lekht, scholar of contemporary antisemitism who works to foster Jewish pride and a deeper understanding of Jewish history, joins David Harris for a wide-ranging conversation that touches mainly on the scourge of anti-Zionism and how to stop it in today's difficult climate.
Defending Israel with David Harris- October 7, Three Years Later 09.10.2026 30:28
David Harris discusses the long and painful previous three years since the October 7th Hamas massacre in Israel and what lessons world Jewry should be putting into action in this difficult new reality.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Fiamma Nirenstein 01.10.2026 29:37
Dr. Fiamma Nirenstein, an Italian-Israeli journalist, author and politician joins David Harris in conversation.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Ofir Akunis Returns 25.09.2026 29:34
Consul General Ofir Akunis joins David Harris in a discussion of the latest events in Israel.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Marcos Peckel 18.09.2026 29:49
Marcos Peckel, Head of the Jewish Communities of Colombia, joins David Harris for a timely conversation.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Durban, 9/11, and The High Holidays 11.09.2026 30:05
Join David Harris as he takes a walk through history, remembering both the infamous Durban Conference in 2001 we well as a day that still lives in infamy twenty-five years later, September 11, 2001.
Defending Israel with David Harris - Ambassador Gabriel Zaliasnik 03.09.2026 30:20
David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel as he is joined by Ambassador Gabriel Zaliasnik, Chile's new Ambassador to Israel.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Natasha Hausdorff Returns Again 29.08.2026 28:10
Natasha Hausdorff, British barrister and international law specialist, joins David Harris once again. She serves as pro bono legal director of the advocacy group UK Lawyers for Israel.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada on the Iran War 20.08.2026 29:42
Dalia Ziada joins David Harris in a discussion of the political and military chaos in the Middle East and the infiltration of the Muslim Brotherhood in the power structure of the United States.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Mustapha Ezzarghani Returns 13.08.2026 29:06
David is joined, once again, by Mustapha Ezzarghani, President of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, a courageous voice for peace and coexistence in the Middle East.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Josh Kraushaar 06.08.2026 30:28
One of Washington’s top political analysts, Josh Kraushaar, talks with David Harris about the seismic changes in American politics and their implications for the Jewish community.
Defending Israel with David Harris- A New American-Jewish "Conceptzia" 31.07.2026 29:16
David Harris compares and contrasts the Israeli and the American Jewish responses to 10/7 and calls for the creation of a new American-Jewish "Conceptzia" to address a post-10/7 reality.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Ambassador Marc Sievers Returns 24.07.2026 28:48
Ambassador Marc Sievers returns to chat with David Harris about the ramifications of the deal to end hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Mustapha Ezzarghani 16.07.2026 29:23
David Harris sits down with Mustapha Ezzarghani, a Muslim Arab peace activist promoting Muslim-Jewish relations. He is also founder & president of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Haras Rafiq 10.07.2026 29:33
David Harris speaks with counter-terrorism and counter-extremism expert Haras Rafiq, an ISGAP staff member, on what is Islamism and how to combat it.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada Is Back Again 02.07.2026 28:59
David Harris is once again joined by the inimitable Dalia Ziada to talk about the U.S.' progress (or lack thereof) in prosecuting the war in Iran.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Ambassador Marc Sievers 25.06.2026 30:16
David Harris is joined by the former U.S. Ambassador to Oman and veteran diplomat to ten countries for a discussion of the regional situation from his vantage point in Abu Dhabi.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Daniel Schwammenthal 18.06.2026 30:03
Daniel Schwammenthal, editor of The Jewish Chronicle, joins David Harris for a conversation about the alarming rise of antisemitism and what lies ahead for the Jewish community in the U.K.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Dan Mariaschin 12.06.2026 30:07
Dan Mariaschin, longtime CEO of B'nai B'rith International, joins David Harris to discuss his commitment to Israel, the well-being of global Jewry, and the urgent challenges facing American Jews today.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Benjamin Anthony 05.06.2026 30:36
Benjamin Anthony, IDF combat veteran, campus advocate and CEO of The Miryam Institute, returns to JBS to discuss the challenges facing Israel and American Jewry today with David Harris.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Ambassador Noam Katz 29.05.2026 29:51
Noam Katz, Israel's ambassador to Greece, joins David Harris to explain the dramatic shift in Greek-Israeli relations - from more than 40 years of non-recognition to a thriving strategic partnership.
Defending Israel with David Harris- Nitsana Darshan-Leitner 21.05.2026 30:44
David Harris is joined by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, attorney, human rights activist and founder of the Israel Law Center. She discusses Iran and the organizations that the Center is suing on behalf of Israel.
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