JBS: Jewish Broadcasting Service

Defending Israel with David Harris- Antisemitism at Columbia University

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.

In the Spotlight: Kol B'Seder (Cantor Jeff Klepper and Rabbi Dan Freelander)

Abby is joined by Jeff Klepper and Dan Freelander, renowned Jewish music leaders whose jazz inflected folk-rock style has defined a new Jewish spiritual sound, influencing generations of Jewish musicians.

"The Counterfeit Countess"

Justin Pines offers remarks and Holocaust experts Elizabeth White and Joanna Sliwa present their book, "The Counterfeit Countess: The Jewish Woman Who Rescued Thousands of Poles During the Holocaust," blending Dr. Josephine Janina Mehlberg’s memoir with historical narrative, at the Murray Pantirer Memorial Scholar Lecture in memory of Justin’s grandfather.

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Hostage Haste?"

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern examines the paradoxical question of whether releasing convicted terrorists to free Hamas hostages was a wise decision, given the historical reality that many of these individuals are likely to reoffend—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - Sabrina Soffer

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris return to the JBS studio for discussion, and speak with prominent student leader, writer, and advocate Sabrina Soffer.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Steven Bayme & "On the Front Lines"

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.

Israeli Hostage Release - "The Normalization of Evil" - A sermon from Rabbi Hirsch (SWFS)

Having just returned from Israel, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on witnessing the release of Israeli hostages and explores the profound emotional relief and deep sense of mutual responsibility that unite the Jewish people, even amid internal divisions, in a sermon entitled "The Normalization of Evil"

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern - "Bystanders No More"

JBS Journalist Micah Halpern explains why bystanders are the bane of any great society and shows how Israel has re-injected and re-energized the spirit of volunteerism after October 7—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS

Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour - "Soft Power and the Normalization of Antisemitism in Higher Education, Part Two" (Charles Asher Small)

In the second installment of his engrossing lecture, ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Loay Alshareef Returns

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