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Episode 140: The Changing Tax Exemption Landscape for New Olim
Last Updated 33 minutes ago In this podcast, Philip Stein and tax lawyer Yair Benjamini discuss significant changes in Israeli tax law affecting Olim (new immigrants) and returning residents. They explore the implications of new reporting requirements for
Episode 139: Challenges Facing the Israeli Economy
Last Updated 1 month ago In this conversation, Professor Dan Ben-David discusses the historical and contemporary socioeconomic challenges facing Israel, particularly focusing on the impact of the 1970s on the countrys growth trajectory. He emphasizes the
Episode 138: Keshet 2.0
Last Updated 1 month ago 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 philanth
Episode 137: Righting History
Last Updated 1 month ago 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
Episode 136: All in the Family?
Last Updated 5 months ago 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
Last Updated 1 month ago 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, C
Episode 134: How the Sausage Is Made
Last Updated 1 month ago 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 ea
Episode 133: Heading West, featuring Roee Azizi
Last Updated 1 month ago 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 yo
Episode 132: Drunk on Zion
Last Updated 1 month ago 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,
Episode 131: Rewilding the Urban Jungle
Last Updated 1 month ago 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