"Hey Tucker - we need you to go to Tel Aviv." This assignment gave Tucker Piner the opportunity to visit Israel. As you'll hear in this episode, this was not an ordinary business trip.Tucker, an NYC-based business leader, shares about his experience and how it informed him to speak confidently about Israel as a non-Jewish American ally, espcially post October 7. And of course, we couldn’t resist talking college basketball—Tar Heels vs. Jayhawks!Tucker is the founder of Tucks Travels, a nonprofit helping Americans obtain passports. Check out Tucker's organization at Tucks Travels.Be sure to follow Hot Dogs & Hummus on Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The rhythms of day-to-day life in Israel can be similar to ours here in America - and the Western influence permeates but only to a point. After all, no Starbucks in Israel.Nani Beraha is an American who has lived in Israel, regularly visits her family there, and shares with us what she would love for Americans to know about this place, the Jewish ancestral home. Nani talks about how the family and community bonds are so strong in Israel and the fact that for a Friday night Shabbat dinner - you'll never be alone.For further reading, check out the book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth by Noa Tishby. https://www.noatishby.com/first-book

Following the horrible news this past week, we talk about these six beautiful souls, the strength of their families, and an American vigil that summoned stregnth and provided a place for the community to gather. May the memories of Hersh, Ori, Eden, Almog, Alex, and Carmel be for a blessing.

Join us for the perspective of a non-Jewish American with significant work and travel experience in the Middle East. Andy [last name redacted] speaks with moral clarity on the need to call out antisemitism in all of its forms and highlights the need for Americans to stand up for Israel and all of its people in the post October 7 massacre world. Come for the free-flowing conversation and stay for insights on how American freedoms (expression, religion) are present in the Middle East's only democracy.FOLLOW -> Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotdogs_and_hummus/

We'll delve into the striking similarities between the US and Israeli Declarations of Independence, highlighting the shared values of democracy, freedom, and human rights that form the bedrock of both nations. Consider this the foundation as to why these two nations are so connectied.We then talk with Daniel Wolf, an American-Israeli, to explore his journey of moving to Israel. Discover the motivations behind his decision to make Israel his home and gain insights into what Americans should know about day-to-day life in Israel, especially post October 7.FOLLOW -> Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotdogs_and_hummus/