The Team
The Team
Jake Gillis
Founder and Podcast Host
Jake credits Israeli culture as a big part of why he chose to make Israel his home. He spends a lot of his time listening to Israeli music, watching Israeli TV, eating Israeli food, and practicing his Israeli accent. After almost exactly 5 years in Israel, he’s feeling more at home and a big part of that has been diving into the culture. He currently lives in Tel Aviv with his wife, Lior.
Favorite Israeli singer: Benaia Barabi
Favorite Israeli food: Arais (kebab in grilled pita) or shakshuka
Favorite Israeli author: Eshkol Nevo
Sarina Amar
Brand Strategy Intern (Summer 2024)
Sarina spends most of her time relaxing and getting lost in books. She has been to Israel many times in the past to visit family, but this is the first time she’s been outside of Shuk HaCarmel while here in Tel Aviv. She is only here for the summer, but she has fallen even more in love with Israel. She attends Kennesaw State University studying public relations and sports & entertainment marketing. Sarina hopes her Hebrew skills improve and loves immersing herself in the local culture.