This week on IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Rakhel Zinder and brings in the New Year with a sweet talk about honey. What makes honey organic? Why is bitter honey so rare? How do you calm down a colony of bees? Listen in to hear these answers and more in this episode of IsraelCast.

This week on IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz visits Yehelim Boutique Hotel, the only family boutique hotel in the South of Israel, and sits down with the owner, Gali Soffer. Gali explains the intricacies of their famous breakfast including a variety of delicious options for their vegan guests. Listen in to hear what made her family move to Arad and why you should come visit.

This week on IsraelCast, tech innovator Ilan Regenbaum joins us to talk about the Israeli innovation scene. During his tenure as the Chief Innovation Officer for the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, Regenbaum founded the Israeli Air Force’s first tech accelerator, participated in hackathons, and helped bring the IDF’s culture of innovation to the next level. Hear this self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur” discuss what’s next for the Start Up Nation and for his own new ventures. 

This week on IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz visits the Alexander Muss High School in Israel-JNF and sits down with co-CEO, Leor Sinai. Leor talks about his passion for the country of Israel and his journey to AMHSI. What makes AMHSI-JNF the most loved and recommended Israel-based study abroad, college prep program? How does this semester-abroad experience help boost your college applications, and enhance the next generation of Jewish learning and connectivity? You’ll find all that and more in this episode. 

This week on IsraelCast, hear from Maor Elkayam, a social entrepreneur who uses his passion and knowledge to help hundreds of other young entrepreneurs launch their businesses. From opening a center to teach 3-D modeling to the Bedouin community to offering scholarships for inspiring artists, Maor explains how his community, Eretz-Ir, provides a platform for people beginning a social business.

This week on IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz visits the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya to speak with Dr. Eyal Sela, an expert on treating victims of Syrian violence as a result of the Civil War in Syria. From a boy who lost both of his hands playing with grenades to a man who was brought in for surgery after losing his entire family, listen to Dr. Sela’s perspective on the moral imperative of treating patients with an adverse view of Israel – and how helping them impacts their views and their lives.

This week on IsraelCast, we hear from Aston Bright—an American fire fighter from Plantation, Florida who traveled with the Emergency Volunteer Project to Israel in 2017 – 2018 to help fight fires. While deployed in Jerusalem and along the southern border of Gaza, Bright witnessed the difficulties Israel fire departments face. Listen in to hear an outsiders’ perspective on Israel and the positive impact the country has had on his life and career.

This week on IsraelCast, we hear from Michael Freund, founder and chairman of Shavei Israel, a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting descendants of Jews and the lost tribes of Israel to reclaim their roots. After immigrating to Israel in 1995, Michael served as the Deputy Communications Director to Prime Minister Netanyahu and worked for international public relations firm Ruder Finn. Listen in to learn about Shavei Israel's work and the incredible stories of Jewish descendants across the world.  

This week on IsraelCast, we hear from Hillel Fuld--global speaker, entrepreneur, journalist, vlogger, and leading startup advisor. Named Israel's top marketer, Hillel started as a technical writer and now brings over a decade of marketing experience to rising Israeli and Silicon Valley startups. Listen in to learn about Israel's tech scene and how Hillel has become and helped other entrepreneurs.  

This week on IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz is back in the small town of Klil in the Western Galilee, speaking to Hagit Lidror, a chef, educator, and entrepreneur. Hagit talks about her passion for colorful vegetarian cooking, how to cook with local, seasonal ingredients, and even shares a few recipes. Listen and be inspired by how easy it is to cook simple, healthful meals.