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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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Speaking with host Steven Shalowitz, Shahar Azani returns to IsraelCast for a timely conversation on Israel at 78, the resilience of Israeli society, and the global challenges facing the Jewish people. Azani reflects on Israel's enduring optimism aft... more

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In this episode of IsraelCast, Steven Shalowitz welcomes back Hussain Abdul-Hussain to discuss his new book, The Arab Case for Israel. Drawing on history, geopolitics, and his own personal journey from Iraq and Lebanon to Washington, D.C., Hussain ar... more

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IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz speaks with Elie Klein, North American Director of Advancement and JNF-USA liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, a groundbreaking rehabilitation village in Israel's South. Located near the Gaza border, this one-of-a-kin... more

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In this episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with journalist and commentator Rolene Marks for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on Israel, South Africa, media, and modern antisemitism. Drawing on her background as a South Afric... more

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Recent Guests

Shahar Azani
Veteran Israeli diplomat, CEO of the Book Family Foundation
Book Family Foundation / Israeli Foreign Ministry
Episode: Israel at 78: Resilience, Reality, and the Road Ahead
Hussein Abdul-Hussein
Research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Episode: Peace, Modernity, and the Changing Middle East with Hussain Abdul-Hussain
Elie Klein
North American Director of Advancement and JNF USA Liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran
ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran
Episode: Healing, Resilience, and Inclusion: Inside ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran
Rolene Marks
Journalist and commentator on Israel-related issues
Lay of the Land website; Israel Brief on YouTube; South Africa Israel Policy Forum
Episode: South Africa, Media, and the War on Truth
Beni Sabti
Iran expert at the Institute for National Security Studies
Institute for National Security Studies (Tel Aviv)
Episode: Inside Iran's Regime: Beni Sabti on War, Freedom, and the Fight Ahead
Amit Meir
Founder and CEO of Adam V'Adama, the educational network of Hashomer HaChadash
Adam V'Adama
Episode: Israel's 21st Century Pioneers
Izabella Tabarovsky
Scholar of Soviet anti-Zionism and contemporary antisemitism
Z3 Institute for Jewish Priorities; Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Episode: When "Antizionism" Becomes a Weapon: Lessons from the USSR to U.S. Campuses
Uri Kaufman
Author of 'American Intifada, Israel and the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism'
Episode: Unmasking the Intifada on America, Israel, and the Jewish People
Pastor Dumisani Washington
Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel
Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel
Episode: Black Solidarity with Israel: Pastor Dumisani Washington on Zionism, Disinformation, and Courage

Host

Steven Shalowitz
Host of IsraelCast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • So good

    This podcast is so good I can’t wait for the next …. Steven is brilliant and the variety of people interviewed is fantastic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    russellrobinson
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Stuff

    God Bless Israel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Klorg
    United States4 years ago
  • Down with Israel the baby killersssssssss

    Down with Israel

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    israelwill vanish
    Saudi Arabia5 years ago
  • Timely and Diverse

    Love these podcasts because the topics are relevant to what’s going on in the world. There is a sense of intimacy to the conversations that bring me in to the discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squirrel Hill Girl
    United States6 years ago
  • Intelligent, well-prepared, enthusiastic

    A great interviewer. This podcast is an important addition to our understanding of Israel and its people outside of the usual blaring headlines and slanted coverage of much of the media. Shalowitz is a pleasure to listen to, insightful, and genuinely likes people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJTorahFan
    United States6 years ago

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Audiences say episodes are informative, varied, and engaging.

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Israel at 78: Resilience, Reality, and the Road Ahead
Q: Where is Israel right now? What do you see for Israel moving forward?
Israel is navigating a complex regional landscape with resilience and a continued commitment to growth, security, and communal cohesion, while seeking strategic partnerships and addressing internal societal challenges with optimism about the country's long-term trajectory.
Peace, Modernity, and the Changing Middle East with Hussain Abdul-Hussain
Q: What is the core argument of your book regarding Israel's role in the Middle East?
The core argument is that Israel has proven itself as a regional asset and that peace and normalizing ties with Israel serve the broader Arab world's interests through security, economy, and people-to-people connections.
Inside Iran's Regime: Beni Sabti on War, Freedom, and the Fight Ahead
Q: What is Iran's calculus in hitting its neighbors, and why is this happening now?
The reasoning traces back to historical, cultural, and modern reasons, including a belief in empire-building, opposition to Western influence, and the regime's use of external conflicts to maintain internal control; Sabti notes the regime's aim to 'free' certain countries from Western influence while maintaining regional dominance.
Inside Iran's Regime: Beni Sabti on War, Freedom, and the Fight Ahead
Q: What trends really are you looking at right now as it relates to this war?
Sabti points to the potential for the Iranian people to re-emerge in protests, and emphasizes that the main objective is to empower Iranians to shape their future, with an emphasis on freedom and equal rights rather than confrontation for its own sake.
Israel's 21st Century Pioneers
Q: How did the program adapt during COVID?
During COVID, students continued to volunteer and help farmers, emphasizing the importance of agriculture.

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What is IsraelCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on Israel, its people, culture, and current events through conversations with experts, policymakers, activists, and storytellers. Episodes often center on geopolitical dynamics in the region, Israel's domestic challenges, education and innovation in Israeli society, and the interplay between Jewish identity and global affairs. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from Iran specialists and Middle East analysts to Israel-focused journalists and practitioners—creating a robust, human-centered view of Israel's story. Listeners likely gain nuanced context beyond headlines, with episodes that emphasize resilience, education, and community impact across Israel and the Jewish diaspora.

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Recent guests on IsraelCast include:

1. Shahar Azani
2. Hussein Abdul-Hussein
3. Elie Klein
4. Rolene Marks
5. Beni Sabti
6. Amit Meir
7. Izabella Tabarovsky
8. Uri Kaufman

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