Episodes: 100
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 21.3k subscribers
Instagram: 26.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
jewishnationalfund@jnf.org
jkarlin@jnf.org
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Steven Shalowitz - Host and interviewer covering people, ideas, and issues connected to Israel.
Catherine Perez-Shakdam - Extremism, Propaganda, Iran, The Muslim Brotherhood, Qatar, October 7, Antisemitism, And Jewish Identity.
Roberta Rosenthal Kwall - Political, Religious, And Ideological Polarization Within American Jewry; Israel, Zionism, Antisemitism, Jewish Peoplehood, And Respectful Disagreement.
Bar Reuven - Unit 669 Selection And Training, Battlefield Evacuation, Hostage Rescue Support, And The Psychological Demands Of Combat Search And Rescue.
Ira Kohler - Aliyah, IDF Service, The 890th Paratroopers Battalion, Combat During The October 7 War, Resilience, And His Memoir Once A Paratrooper.
Aryeh Green - Arab-israeli Peacemaking, Public Diplomacy, The Abraham Accords, Education, Religious Leadership, Governance, And His Book Finding Peace In The Promised Land.
Sarit Zehavi: Living on the Front Lines of Israel's Future
October 15, 2026
In this episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz welcomes back Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi for an in-depth conversation about Israel's security challenges, the ongoing threat of Hezbollah, and the battle against misinformation. Zehavi addresses the controversial documentary Naza, offering her perspective on its portrayal of Israeli military operations and explaining the complexities of military decision-making and efforts to protect civilians. She also examines Hezbollah's infl...
Tal Shoham – Life in Gaza's Tunnels: A Survivor's Story
October 02, 2026
Host Steven Shalowitz speaks with former hostage Tal Shoham, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7 and held in Gaza for 505 days. Tal recalls the terrifying moments of barricading with his family and ultimately surrendering to prevent a deadly attack—an instinct he later learned likely saved their lives. After an initial period of solitary confinement and transfers between apartments, he was moved underground, where he spent over eight months in tunnels.
Extremism, Propaganda, and the Fight Against Antisemitism
September 17, 2026
On this episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Catherine Perez-Shakdam for a candid conversation on extremism, antisemitism, and the forces shaping the Middle East and the West. Drawing from her firsthand experiences, Catherine discusses the influence of Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Qatar, as well as the role propaganda can play in shaping attitudes toward Israel and the Jewish people. She also reflects on October 7, the rise of antisemitism, and why knowing our hist...
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IsraelCast is hosted by Steven Shalowitz. Its publicly listed emails are jewishnationalfund@jnf.org and jkarlin@jnf.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for IsraelCast: jewishnationalfund@jnf.org and jkarlin@jnf.org.
Podseeker estimates IsraelCast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
IsraelCast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise or firsthand experience in Israeli affairs, Jewish life, Middle East policy, antisemitism, security, military service, public diplomacy, or regional peacebuilding. Authors, academics, policy advisers, advocates, veterans, and public speakers with a strong connection to Israel are suitable candidates. Common among recent guests: Published books or memoirs; Academic or professional expertise in Jewish, Israeli, or Middle East affairs; Policy, public diplomacy, or regional engagement experience. Recent guests include Catherine Perez-Shakdam, Roberta Rosenthal Kwall, and Bar Reuven.
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Recent episodes cover Politics, Israeli Affairs, Middle East, Antisemitism, and Jewish Identity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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jkarlin@jnf.org
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