IsraelCast

Jewish National Fund

  • 49 minutes 44 seconds
    Aryeh Lightstone, CEO of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute

    When it comes to Middle East relations, few know more than Aryeh Lightstone. A Senior Advisor to former United States Ambassador David Friedman, Lightstone played a crucial role in implementing the Abraham Accords, one of the most important normalization agreements in modern times, and helping secure a brighter future for Israelis and Arabs in the region. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Lightstone to discuss the Accords, the dynamic between Palestinians and other Arab countries, and the impact of October 7 on Israel’s relationship with countries who joined the accords.

    20 November 2024, 3:46 pm
  • 55 minutes 5 seconds
    Matti Friedman, Journalist & Author

    An author and reporter who was in the Jerusalem bureau of the Associated Press, Matti Friedman has a firsthand look at how often many news agencies distort the facts when it comes to Israel. Both American and international organizations consistently appear to have a bias against the Jewish State, while social media has become a cesspool of antisemitism. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Matti Friedman once again to discuss what the media gets wrong about the Middle East conflict, the issue with people turning to social media for news, and the United Nation’s role in legitimizing anti-Israel sentiments.

    6 November 2024, 3:12 pm
  • 52 minutes 55 seconds
    Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor

    During the horrific October 7 terrorist attacks, Hamas used social media garner additional attention, even livestreaming their slaughter of innocent civilians and hostage-taking. According to Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, the Founder and Executive Director of CyberWell who dedicates her life to combatting and reporting online antisemitism, this led to a sharp increase in Jew hatred on social media platforms. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Montemayor to discuss working with social media companies to fight antisemitism, how social media was used to promote and deny the October 7 attacks, and the importance of reporting harmful content.

    23 October 2024, 2:14 pm
  • 46 minutes 45 seconds
    Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD)

    On the one-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 massacre, when Hamas terrorists slaughtered over 1,200 innocent Israelis, the landscape of the Middle East has changed. From the initial shock of Israel’s intelligence failure to the unity seen among Israel and world Jewry to the way other countries have either supported or hindered Israel’s response, the ramifications have been felt in the Middle East and throughout the world. On this special October 7 episode, Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with returning guest Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, to discuss the immediate aftermath of the attacks, the escalating war with Hezbollah and Iran, and what Gaza’s post-war future may hold.

    7 October 2024, 5:52 pm
  • 57 minutes 48 seconds
    Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat & Senior Vice President, Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS)

    A veteran Israeli diplomat, Shahar Azani was never a stranger to Israel and Jew hatred. Yet, after the October 7 terrorist attacks, Shahar Azani saw a shift in discourse. While protesters previously couched their bias in softer language, many are now openly supporting terrorist groups and calling for the end of the Jewish State. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Azani to talk about the change in how Israel is discussed, the unity of the Jewish people in the face of such adversity, and how he stays optimistic about Israel’s future.

    25 September 2024, 3:25 pm
  • 54 minutes 8 seconds
    Rachael Stern, Director of Operations at The Press Service of Israel (TPS-IL)
    11 September 2024, 8:18 pm
  • 53 minutes 47 seconds
    Noa Cochva, Israel Advocate, Miss Israel 2021, IDF Combat Medic

    Noa Cochva has fought for Israel in a multitude of ways. As a soldier, she served as a combat medic, including for five months on the Gaza border post-October 7. As an activist, she works tirelessly to spread the truth about Israel amidst a sea of antisemitism. And as the former Miss Israel, she represented her country on the international stage. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Cochva to discuss her advocacy work, her experience on the Gaza border, and being assaulted by pro-Palestinian protesters in Times Square.

    28 August 2024, 7:01 pm
  • 50 minutes 8 seconds
    Masha Merkulova, the Founder and Executive Director of Club Z
    14 August 2024, 3:42 pm
  • 38 minutes 1 second
    Ahmir Lerner, CEO of Beit Issie Shapiro
    31 July 2024, 1:52 pm
  • 38 minutes 7 seconds
    Alon Tirer, CEO of Israel Emergency Aid and CEO and Co-founder of the Efrat Residence Fund

    In a country besieged by enemies, trauma is an unfortunate fact of life for many Israelis. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Israelis has grown in the wake of October 7 and is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Growing as Winners, an Israeli nonprofit, is dedicated to supporting PTSD-afflicted vets by getting them treatment and integrating them into the Israeli workforce. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Alon Tirer, Chairman of Growing as Winners, to discuss the prevalence of trauma in Israeli society and how Tirer’s organization is working to get Israelis the mental health support they need.

    17 July 2024, 2:23 pm
  • 27 minutes 29 seconds
    Dr. Efraim Chalamish, International Economic Law Prof., Senior Advisor, and Media Commentator

    Now nine months after the October 7 terrorist attacks, Israel’s economy has bounced back incredibly well, with some metrics showing the market is even better than before the war. Agreements like the Abraham Accords are still in place, and corporations are still investing in Israel. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Dr. Chalamish, a Professor of International Economic Law at NYU, to discuss the resiliency of the Israeli market, how corporations analyze risk in Israel, and how difficult times lead to creative solutions in the startup world.

    3 July 2024, 5:27 pm
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