IsraelCast

Apr 09 2025 100 ep. 52 mins 579

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A podcast powered by Jewish National Fund where we'll be sharing with you stories of interesting people doing fascinating work all over Israel. #poweredbyJNF

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Bridging Cultures Through Basketball: Jared Armstrong’s Journey from Philly to Eilat

Apr 09 2025 25 mins

In this uplifting episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with professional basketball player Jared Armstrong, whose inspiring journey has taken him from Philadelphia to the southern Israeli city of Eilat. Jared shares how his love for basketball and deep sense of purpose led him to Israel, where he plays professionally and runs JAB Camp—an initiative that brings t

The Jews: An Indigenous People

Mar 26 2025 59 mins

Where are the Jewish people truly from? On this thought-provoking episode of IsraelCast, join host Steven Shalowitz as he welcomes back celebrated author, Holocaust scholar, and pioneering voice of the Modern Jewish Pride Movement, Ben M. Freeman. Ben introduces his groundbreaking new book, The Jews: An Indigenous People, unpacking the powerful and historically undeniable truth of

Alex Ryvchin, Co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and Author

Mar 12 2025 54 mins

While Jew hatred in America and Europe has been at the forefront recently, the reality is Jews everywhere are under siege. This is especially true in Australia, where attacks on Jews have ranged from doxxing and vandalism to arson, including the horrific firebombing of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Alex Ryvchin, Co-Chief Executive Office

Joel Chasnoff, Stand-Up Comedian & Author

Feb 26 2025 42 mins

From Mel Brooks to Jerry Seinfeld, there is a proud lineage of Jewish comedians who use their experience and wit to make the world laugh. However, since October 7, those laughs can feel hollow, knowing how many of our brethren are suffering. Others, though, view comedy as a coping mechanism to deal with the pain and trauma. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Author and Comedian J

Simon Newton-Smith, Senior VP of the Americas, EL AL Israel Airlines

Feb 12 2025 35 mins

IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Simon Newton-Smith, Senior Vice President of the Americas for EL AL Israel Airlines, to discuss the airline’s extraordinary role in keeping Israel connected amid unprecedented challenges. Simon shares insights into EL AL's resilience and operational strategies following October 7, detailing how the airline has continued flying at r

Michael Rapaport, Award-winning actor, comedian, podcaster, and pro-Israel advocate

Feb 10 2025 53 mins

As one of the most recognizable and outspoken advocates for Israel, particularly in the wake of October 7, Michael Rapaport has given a voice to millions of Zionists worldwide. Known for his unfiltered commentary, Rapaport delves into his Jewish identity, the challenges facing Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, and the vital role of humor during difficult times. He also discu

Dr. Ronen Shoval, Israeli Philosopher, Author & Head of the Argaman Institute for Advances Studies

Jan 29 2025 63 mins

Even before the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks exacerbated life for Jewish students, universities were already hostile to anything related to Israel. Six months prior, when Dr. Ronen Shoval, head of the Israeli Argaman Institute, was lecturing at Princeton University, he required a police escort due to threats from protesters. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Dr. Shov

Gadi Ezra, Commentator, Author & Israel's Former National Public Diplomacy Unit Director

Jan 15 2025 61 mins

From his time on the ground in the Israeli special forces to his bridge-building efforts as the National Public Diplomacy Unit Director, Gadi Ezra has dedicated his life to serving his country. From his time in Gaza in 2008 to his recent engagement after being called up from the reserves, Ezra is intimately familiar with war and how Hamas operates. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down

Dana W. White, Managing Director, Juno Collective, author, national security expert and political commentator

Jan 02 2025 80 mins

The history of relations between black and Jewish Americans has always been complicated, often oscillating between solidarity and distance. While the communities have historically been close, there is now a much more rampant pro-Palestinian sentiment in black populations, in addition to accusations of antisemitism. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Dana W. White, the Managing Di

David Matlow, Owner of the largest collection of Herzl memorabilia in the world

Dec 18 2024 51 mins

Currently on display at the Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum at New York’s Temple Emanu-El, the All About Herzl Exhibition showcases a wide array of original Herzl documents, ephemera, and artifacts. The exhibition includes materials drawn from the collections of the Theodor Herzl Archive at the Central Zionist Archives in Israel, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, and from David