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Episode 138: Keshet 2.0
Join us for a follow-up conversation with Maya Natan, CEO of Keshet DAF IL, as we explore how Israeli giving has evolved since our 2019 discussion. Tune in for insights on how donors drive greater impact through long-term philanthropy and social investmen
Episode 137: Righting History
History buffs, this one is for you! Join Philip and his guest, historian Shalom Lamm, founder of OperationBenjamin.org. Operation Benjamin is devoted to preserving the memories of American-Jewish servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while
Episode 136: All in the Family?
Featuring Shlomo Schreibman of Turning Point by Brand Launcher, this episode explores the highly sensitive issue of working with family.The post Episode 136: All in the Family? appeared first on Philip Stein & Associates.
Episode 135: The Fleur Factor – Leadership, Innovation, and the Power of Ideas
If you havent heard of her yet (where have you been?), heres your chance to get to know the powerhouse that is Fleur Hassan-Nahoum!Fleur is Israels Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation, the former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Co-founder of the UAE-Isra
Episode 134: How the Sausage Is Made
In the first episode of 2025, Philip interviews Philippe Blumenthal, Founder and CEO of the not-for-profit Governmental Savings Institute. Philippes primary goal is to help Americans retire overseas while still accessing their earned healthcare benefits.
Episode 133: Heading West, featuring Roee Azizi
Join Philip and guest Roee Azizi. During the past year, after serving in southern Israel post-October 7th, 2023, Roee changed his life, moved to the Western Negev, and established Hinenu(here we are). This movement encourages young men and women to move
Episode 132: Drunk on Zion
Join Philip and longtime friendDavid Weinberg for a brand new episode of From the Midwest to the Middle East. David is a government relations and foreign affairs specialist based in Israel. He is a diplomatic, defense, political, and Jewish world columni
Episode 131: Rewilding the Urban Jungle
Discover an oasis of raw nature in the heart of Gush Dan at Ecopark Glilot. Todays guest, Yoav Kremer, is the passionate environmentalist behind this ambitious project when hes not at his day job as a lawyer. Hear all about how the park came to be and w
Episode 129: Outlook on 2024, Part VIII – Residential Real Estate
In our final episode of the Outlook on 2024 series, get all your burning real estate questions related to Israel answered by our guest, Yitzchak Kowalsky, CEO of YYK Real Estate. With over a decade in the real estate business, you benefit from Yitzys exp
Episode 128: Outlook on 2024, Part VII – VCs and Startups
Aaron Zucker, a friend of the show, returns for a new conversation. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Sapir Venture Partners, Aaron shares his thoughts on the latest industry trends and innovations and what to expect in the near future. As you may kn