Defending Israel with David Harris

David offers a tour de force monologue about the current situation in Israel and its place in the world and how he, and other American Jewish defenders of the State and of the Jewish people, fit into it.

David speaks with Andrew Fox, Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and former British Army officer with 16 years of service, now a leading expert on defense and security and a keen observer of Israel and the existential threats it faces.

On this episode of Defending Israel with David Harris, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, discusses the importance of Zionism, the role of Jewish literacy, and the growing disconnect between younger generations and their Jewish identity. How can we bridge the gap and strengthen the future of Jewish life? Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation.

David Harris speaks with Tal Becker, legal expert, peace negotiator, and newly appointed Vice President at the Kogod Research Center of the Shalom Hartman Institute, about his pivotal role in advancing educational initiatives on Israel and the Jewish world.

David Harris speaks with Alon Levin, a PhD engineering student at Columbia University, about the rise of antisemitism on campus, recent incidents, and how anti-Israel sentiment shapes the broader campus climate.

David reunites with former colleague Steve Bayme, who served as AJC’s Director of Contemporary Jewish Life during Harris's tenure as CEO, to discuss Harris's book "On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy" and his impactful career.

David is once again joined in conversation by Arab peace activist and advocate for Arab-Israeli coexistence and partnership, Loay Alshareef, from the UAE.

David Harris sits down with activist, Hoover Institute Fellow and former Dutch MP, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, to discuss the rise in antisemitism in The Netherlands.

David Harris recaps the blunders of appeasement in the past and how these lessons can be applied to the New Year of 2025 and all of Israel's challenges moving forward.

David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book "Israel Alone."

David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition.

David Harris discusses the recent UNWRA legislation passed in Israel with former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf.

David Harris is joined by Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq, 2017, for a wide-ranging discussion on her controversial selfie with Miss Israel at the 2017 Miss Universe pageant and its far-reaching ramifications, as well as current issues pertaining to Israel.

JBS's own David Harris recaps and analyzes the previous year since the attacks of October 7th as we approach that solemn one-year anniversary.  He takes us on a walk through history, so that we will not forget what a painful yet uplifting year it has been.

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region.

Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today.

Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris's new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world.

David Harris is joined by General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin to discuss the evolving geopolitics and strategic landscape of Israel and the Middle East after October 7th.

David Harris takes a tour of the worst global conflicts and humanitarian disasters and wonders aloud, why aren't America's college students protesting these horrific situations? Why do they only care about Israel/Gaza?

David Harris is joined by Shabbos Kestenbaum to discuss his lawsuit against Harvard University, addressing the institution's alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

David Harris confronts the notion that we are now living in a ‘post-truth’ world by taking a tour through the history of the State of Israel. David highlights many of the crucial points in the past where true, factual accounts of history really do matter and, if better understood, could change the dynamic of Israel’s conflicts at the present time.

David Harris is joined by Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, for discussion on the Arab nations' perspectives on Israel.

David Harris is joined by Yonathan Arfi, President of CRIF, the central umbrella body for the Jewish community in France, to discuss the timely and complex situation facing his nation, the third largest Jewish community in the world.

Arab Peace Activist and supporter of Israel, Loay Alshareef from the UAE, joins David Harris in conversation about Israel and its relationship to the Arab countries in the Middle East.

Shahar Azani sits with David Harris for an update on the current state of affairs in Israel and the Middle East.