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.
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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.

Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
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.

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
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.

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
David is once again joined in conversation by Arab peace activist and advocate for Arab-Israeli coexistence and partnership, Loay Alshareef, from the UAE.

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
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.

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
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.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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."

Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition.

Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
David Harris discusses the recent UNWRA legislation passed in Israel with former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf.

Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
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.