Episode title: American Center for Political Leadership with Dennis Ross

Interviewer: Rachel Alexander

Interviewee: Dennis Ross

In this Career Up Now Socially Distanced Close-Up Israel Edition

podcast, Rachel Alexander interviews Dennis Ross, the Director at American Center for Political Leadership and Attorney at The Ross Law Firm.

Dennis mentions how he has been interested in politics ever since he was a kid. He believes that politics should be about what you do instead of who you are. In addition to that, Dennis mentions that one shouldn't give up on their core values and individuality once they enter a political arena. Dennis says that the American Center for Political leadership's objective is to get youngsters involved and teach them how to make controversial conversations with those who hold different opinions in a very civil yet passionate fashion.

Let's join Dennis Ross and our host Rachel Alexander for this fascinating conversation.

Episode Title: Peilim with Hanna Pri-Zan

Interviewer: Sophia Felson

Interviewee: Hanna Pri-Zan

In this Career Up Now Socially Distanced Close Up podcast Sophia Felson interviews Hanna Pri-Zan, the Chairman of the Board at Peilim. She was also the chairman of the board of Petit Lee Portfolio Management which is one of Israel's leading investment portfolio management companies and she was a lieutenant in the IDF. 

During the interview, she advises young individuals to manage budgets and finances instead of considering them as something that they can’t control. When asked about how she is so passionate about philanthropy, she humbly replies that she is just trying to give back to society. All in all, Hanna has lived a very passion-driven life and to this day continues to break glass ceilings in the male-dominated industry of finance and banking. 

Let’s join Hanna Pri-Zan and our host Sophia Felson for this spellbinding conversation.

Episode Title: Regarding Israel with Joe Perlov

Interviewer: Sophia Felson

Interviewee: Joe Perlov

In this Career Up Now Socially Distanced Close Up Israel Edition podcast, Sophia Felson interviews Joe Perlov, the Founder and CEO of Regarding Israel.

Being a liberal progressive who left home when he was 15 years old, Joe works hard towards developing a welcoming image of Israel and is responsible for creating the first immersive travel company in Israel. Joe understands that Israel is made up of different kinds of people so it’s important to get a well-rounded, diverse and inclusive view. He is an optimistic individual who believes that education tourism will come back post-corona but will require qualitative change and mentions that it’s not just about making a change but making a change for the better. 

Let’s join Joe Perlov and our host Sophia Felson for this mesmerizing conversation.

Episode Title: OpenDor Media with Raphael Shore

Interviewer: Sophia Felson

Interviewee: Raphael Shore

In this Career Up Now Socially Distanced Close Up Israel Edition podcast, Sophia Felson interviews Raphael Shore, the Founder and Executive Chairman of OpenDor Media. He is also the founder plus film producer at Clarion Project and is also an orthodox Rabia.

Raphael Shore is brave enough to highlight the negativity and prejudice regarding Judaism that piles up in a young individual and thus through his skills of film making he wants to abolish that. His stimulating opinions regarding the education of Judaism is something we should all think about. Raphael mentions that one core value that he holds dear is that life is a beautiful gift that one should enjoy to the fullest.

Let’s join Raphael Shore and our host Sophia Felson for this mesmerizing conversation.

Episode Title: Taglit-Birthright Israel with Dr. Zohar Raviv

Interviewer: Paul Samberg

Interviewee: Dr. Zohar Raviv

In this Career up Now Socially Distant Close up Israel Edition Podcast Paul Samberg is in conversation with Dr. Zohar Raviv who is an International VP of Educational Strategy ( Taglit-Birthright Israel)

During the pandemic he has used cautious optimism, strategic learning, willingness to be creative and flexible to bring forth an engaging virtual option. He feels strongly that challenge presents new opportunities and that unity doesn’t equal uniformity. 

Let’s join Dr. Zohar and our host Paul for this enlightening conversation.

Episode Title: “Bird” with Yaniv Rivlin 

Interviewer: Rachel Alexander

Interviewee: Yaniv Rivlin

In this Career Up Now Socially Distant Close Up Israel Edition podcast Rachel Alexander interviews Yaniv Rivlin who is a general manager of “Bird”, a micro-mobility company.

Yaniv is an inspiring individual who has worked extensively with nonprofit and entrepreneur firms. He believes that multidisciplinary careers, global perspective, courageous approaches and passion towards your work are the key to unleash your power.

Let’s join Rachel Alexander and our host Yaniv Rivlin for this engaging conversation.

Episode Title: Ohr Torah Stone Institutes with Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

Interviewer: Sophia Felson 

Interviewee: Shlomo Riskin

In this Career Up Now Socially Distant Close Up Israel Edition podcast Sophia Felson interviews Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who is the founder and chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone Institutions, founding Rabbi of Lincoln Square Synagogue and founding chief Rabbi of the Israeli settlement of Efrat. 

This internationally renowned educator, speaker and author, has some great stories which he shared during the interview. Plus he was kind enough to illustrate using examples; how every opinion is correct from different perspectives. 

Let’s join Sophia Felson and our host Rabbi Shlomo Riskin for this captivating conversation. 

Episode Title: Shilichut Institute with Shelley Kedar

Interviewer: Paul Samberg 

Interviewee: Shelley Kedar

In this Career Up Now Socially Distant Close Up Israel Edition podcast Paul Samberg interviews Shelley Kedar, who is the founding director at the Shlichut Institute. 

Her contributions towards enhancing, developing and defining the context area of Shlichut are praiseworthy. It’s amazing how her immediate response to the pandemic resulted in a timely creation of online engagement tools for imparting wisdom and preserving great ideas. 

Let’s join Paul Samberg and our host Shelley Kedar for this meaningful conversation.