The Neil Kummer Show

Navigating Global Employment: Insights from CWS Israel's RazIn this episode, Raz, the founder of CWS Israel, discusses the intricacies of providing compliant employment services for global corporations with employees in Israel. He explains the challenges of navigating tax laws, VAT, and employment regulations for expatriates and freelancers working remotely. Raz shares his journey from chief m...

A Deep Dive into IDSF and the Challenges Facing Israel TodayIn this engaging discussion, the hosts sit down with a member of the IDSF to discuss pressing issues affecting Israel. Topics include the persistent threats from neighboring regions, the influence of propaganda on Israeli Arabs, and the complex dynamics of territorial conflicts. The conversation delves into the challenges of countering di...

Navigating the Israeli Mortgage Market with Ezra Sharfman, a former banker with A-Z assistance for home buyers in Israel. In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of the Israeli mortgage market, discussing everything from the challenges of buying property, unique mortgage structures, and special benefits for new immigrants and foreign residents. Learn about the different bank regulations...

A fascinating interview with rising artist Alex Woz, a young, Jewish creative whose bold and thought-provoking work is shaped by modern antisemitic events. His art blends edgy aesthetics with deep intellectual reflection, offering a powerful perspective on Jewish identity in today’s diaspora. A must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of art, activism, and what it means to be a young...

An interview with a distinguished Israeli researcher in molecular and human population genetics who immigrated from Canada to Israel.

What happens when a brilliant mind challenges everything you thought you knew? In this gripping episode of The Neil Kummer Show , Dr. Robert Schwartz joins Neil for a conversation packed with bold ideas, surprising insights, and heartfelt honesty. From the personal to the global, this dialogue will leave you thinking long after it ends.

In this extraordinary and unfiltered conversation, Neil Kummer sits down with Theo Padnos, the American journalist who was kidnapped, tortured, and held by jihadist groups in Syria for nearly two years, and author of Blindfold. Together, they dive into one of the most urgent questions of our time:How do jihadists think, and is there any realistic path to peace? This wide-ranging dialogue moves thr...

Odenheimer describes the mission of Tevel B'Tzedek, a nongovernmental organization he founded, which is to engage Jewish volunteers in sustainable-development and social-justice work abroad The discussion touches on “current issues”, broader global challenges such as inequality, poverty, and social injustice, and how Tevel B’Tzedek’s values and approach aim to respond meaningfully, not just wi...

Dory Benami is a Democratic candidate who refuses to stay silent. In this candid conversation, he opens up about standing for Israel and Jewish values within a party that’s wrestling with its identity. We discuss:What it means to be a pro-Israel Democrat todayHow political courage is tested inside CongressThe moment Dory decided to speak outWhy Jewish values and American values are deeply connecte...

Neil Kummer interviews Ronnie Vance

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Join us for an uplifting conversation with Maya Kramer as she shares her journey of Aliyah and how it led her to a life of wellness, healing, and purposeful living. From the emotional highs and lows of moving to Israel, to the practical challenges of starting over, Maya reveals the lessons she learned along the way — and how they shaped her mission to bring mindfulness and resilience into daily li...

Sponsored by Kef International since 1979In this powerful episode, we speak with Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former Head of the Research Division in Israeli Military Intelligence and now Head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS).Kuperwasser unpacks the deep-rooted ideological motives behind groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, and explains why ma...

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Kramer , an artist and creative thinker whose work explores the intersections of material, transformation, and the natural world. Maya shares insights into her artistic journey, her process, and the inspirations behind her recent projects. From navigating the art world to embracing change in both her work and life, this conversation offers a candid look into...

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Kramer , an artist and creative thinker whose work explores the intersections of material, transformation, and the natural world. Maya shares insights into her artistic journey, her process, and the inspirations behind her recent projects. From navigating the art world to embracing change in both her work and life, this conversation offers a candid look into...

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Kramer , an artist and creative thinker whose work explores the intersections of material, transformation, and the natural world. Maya shares insights into her artistic journey, her process, and the inspirations behind her recent projects. From navigating the art world to embracing change in both her work and life, this conversation offers a candid look into...

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Kramer , an artist and creative thinker whose work explores the intersections of material, transformation, and the natural world. Maya shares insights into her artistic journey, her process, and the inspirations behind her recent projects. From navigating the art world to embracing change in both her work and life, this conversation offers a candid look into...

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Kramer , an artist and creative thinker whose work explores the intersections of material, transformation, and the natural world. Maya shares insights into her artistic journey, her process, and the inspirations behind her recent projects. From navigating the art world to embracing change in both her work and life, this conversation offers a candid look into...

In this powerful episode, we speak with Nadav, an Israeli now living in London, about the unsettling rise in antisemitism since October 7th and how the UK is grappling with it. We dive deep into his recent article unpacking the theological roots of radical Islam, explore the moral dilemmas surrounding hostage negotiations, and examine the broader collapse of liberal ideals in the face of terror. F...

Driving the new strategy in Israeli PR by sharing personal stories of victims after 7.10. Sending the untold stories that don't reach global media to top journalists worldwide.

Roee Azizi, CEO of Hinenupioneers.com, discusses the challenges and hope behind building a community on Israel’s Gaza border. He shares insights on the vision of creating a movement in the country’s periphery, the struggles and successes in the process, and the people who are joining. Roee also reflects on the future of the Western Negev, the evolution of Israeli society after October 7th, and how...

In this episode, Ori Issachar from the IDSF joins us to explore the deep historical and cultural roots of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict. We discuss how Iran sees itself as an empire, why Western diplomacy often fails in the region, and what these worldview clashes mean for the future. This is a conversation about identity, power, and the misunderstood meanings behind war and peace in the Middle Ea...

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of Israel Realities, Jeremy Saltan- former Knesset advisor and proud oleh- shares his story of making Aliyah from Skokie, Illinois, and navigating Israeli society as a young immigrant in the 1990s. From growing up in the shadow of Holocaust survivors to facing schoolyard battles and culture shock, Jeremy reflects on what it means to become Israeli.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Liora Ben Tsur—mother of three, journalist, and co-founder of the “Future for the OTEF” movement. Just one day after giving birth to her third child, Liora’s life was shattered when her mother, Marcelle Taljah, was murdered during the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha. From her hospital bed, Liora coordinated efforts to protect her family, s...

In this gripping second conversation with Or Yissachar, Director of Research at the IDSF, we unpack Iran’s strategic use of disinformation and psychological warfare — and why the West is dangerously unprepared. From ideological confusion to lack of purpose Or explains how liberal democracies have become vulnerable to regimes that know exactly what they want.🔥 Why Iran’s propaganda machine works💣...