Hadassah Chen

Real Talk:

Real Talk: The Maccabi Tel Aviv fan who fought back in Amsterdam

Dan Kopla, a soccer fan who was present in Amsterdam for the riots, shares his harrowing experiences and what they taught him.

Atty. Nathan Lewin:

Atty. Nathan Lewin: 'It's every US citizen's existential duty to vote for Trump'

Atty. Lewin says that 'Harris will be not only personally supportive of Palestinian causes, but will surround herself with enemies of Israel, who want to see Israel essentially destroyed or obliterated.'

Ami Kozak

Ami Kozak | Using laughter to touch hearts

This week, Real Talk hosts comedian, impressionist, and musician Ami Kozak who speaks about his use of comedy to spread his important message.

Yaakov Shwekey: Music strengthens souls in time of war

Singer Yaakov Shwekey sits down on Real Talk with Hadassah Chen to discuss the songwriting process and the importance of music during this time of war.

Dylan and Me:

Dylan and Me: Louie Kemp talks about his longstanding friendship with Bob Dylan

In his book "Dylan and Me," Louie Kemp talks about his longstanding friendship with Bob Dylan; from the time they met in a camp in Minnesota, to his making aliyah and living in Jerusalem.

Elisha Pearl:

Elisha Pearl: Make peace - in the spirit of the Rebbe

A fascinating conversation with Elisha Pearl on his book, "Make Peace," inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, which seems to be making waves in both Israeli and American political circles, and is quite an accomplishment.

Real Talk:

Real Talk: Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov leads Jewish girls from Auschwitz to Israel

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov about her journeys with young girls to connect them to their heritage.

Arab Zionist:

Arab Zionist: 'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence. We were brainwashed.'

Rowan Othman, a Syrian peace activist, is primarily focused on developing a positive relationship between Middle Eastern Arabs and Jewish Israelis.

Real Talk:

Special interview: The fusion between spirituality and realism

Watch: Hadassah Chen speaks with Avi Abelow, activist and media expert, and frequent contributor to Arutz Sheva, about the war, victory, and the fusion between spirituality and realism in today's era.

Joseph Waks:

Joseph Waks: 'Every Jew was called to duty on October 7th'

Social media personality Joseph Waks explains his journey from Manhattan to southern Israel in the very first days of the war.

Chabad on Campus

Chabad on Campus: Spreading light, in wake of a surge of darkness

Rivka Minkowitz directs the Chabad Elon Jewish Student Center with her husband Rabbi Mendy. We hosted Rivka for an interview in Jerusalem, as she was here for a special Chabad on Campus visit to Israel.

Injured soldier speaks on unity

Injured soldier: 'A miracle I survived; I will recover and go back to Gaza'

Injured soldier, Yisrael Ben Shetrit, spoke to Arutz Sheva about his injury, the unity among IDF soldiers in Gaza, and his belief that everyone in Israel 'is a hero.'

'Influencer' Yechiel Jacobs:

'Influencer' Yechiel Jacobs: 'The Americans are really on our side. Israel is not alone'

Instagram influencer Yechiel Jacobs spoke to Arutz Sheva, bringing a strong message: 'Israel is one of the smallest countries on planet earth, but we're the biggest family on planet earth. Keep together, keep supporting each other. Am Yisrael Chai.”

Bereaved sister:

Inspiring talk with bereaved sister | ‘In his death he commanded us to enjoy life’

Michal Greenglick, bereaved sister, finds happiness in music: 'The audience gives me strength, I give them strength. We cry, but we stick together. This makes me realize that there's a future for the Jewish people in Israel.'

Mother of hostage:

Mother of hostage: 'He risked his life to save even the bodies of young girls'

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with the mother and brother of hostage Rom Braslavski.

Entrepreneur Kevin Bermeister:

Entrepreneur Kevin Bermeister: 'We may be alone - but that's not a bad thing'

Entrepreneur Kevin Bermeister says that despite the international pressure on Israel, the world will soon realize that Israel is a good partner even if it insists on independence.

IDF reserve officer:

IDF reserve officer: Hamas claimed it killed me, in response to explosion video

Major Moishi Grunberg describes to Arutz Sheva how, after he dedicated the explosion of a building containing terrorist infrastructure to his daughter's birthday, Hamas claimed he was killed by a sniper.

Yonina duo to Arutz Sheva: 'This is how a song was born during the war'

Yoni and Nina Tokayer, known as Yonina, spoke to Arutz Sheva about creativity in wartime and the way music helps Israeli advocacy.

MK Almog Cohen:

MK Almog Cohen: '10/7 is Israel's 9/11; but from here we will rise'

MK Cohen to Arutz Sheva: 'Europe made a big mistake when it opened its door to all the immigrants and now they are paying the price, but they have to understand this is not the maximum price. The price will be very much higher.'

'Real Talk' with Daniel Finkelman:

'Real Talk' with Daniel Finkelman: Using showbiz for the sake of Israel

'Real Talk' with Daniel Finkelman, prolific director, producer, and founder of SparksNext

Real Talk:

Real Talk: The Fiddler on the Tank

Hadassah Chen speaks with Mordechay, an IDF Artillery Corps soldier who suffered 11 broken ribs but is still working to inspire others.

Meet the photographer who brings out the soldiers' smiles

Menachem Geisinsky, who runs the 'Smiling Soldiers' project, talks with Hadassah Chen about his unique project, and the over 15,000 stories it has told.

Bereaved son on Real Talk:

Bereaved son on Real Talk: 'All our leaders need to be replaced'

Bereaved son Micah Lakin Avni lays out the steps for Israel to see a new and brighter future after the war.

'Real Talk' with 'That Jewish Family'

Meeting That Jewish Family for an interview was an exciting opportunity for me to delve deeper into the lives and experiences of this renowned social media sensation.

Real Talk:

Real Talk: Interview with the proud mother of an IDF soldier

An inspiring interview with Devorah Lea Andrusier, mother of a lone soldier deployed to the battlefields of the Gaza Strip.

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

Parents of kidnapped soldier: 'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

Margaret Rottem:

Margaret Rottem: 'We are the people of the book'

Special interview with Margaret Lunzer Rottem about the legacy her father Jack Lunzer and the Valmadonna Collection at the national library.

Michal Oshman:

Michal Oshman: What would you do if you weren't afraid?

'Real Talk' with Michal Oshman who worked at Facebook and TikTok and discovered the light of Judaism.

Real Talk:

Real Talk: Avraham Fried presents his new childrens' book

Hadassah Chen met renounce renowned artist Avraham Fried behind the scenes of the Tzama show in Jerusalem.

Fleur Hassan Nahum:

Fleur Hassan Nahum: The mission - fighting on the media battlefront

'Real Talk' with prominent Israeli politician and media expert Fleur Hassan Nahum

'Real Talk' with Jeryko:

'Real Talk' with Jeryko: The American singer who came to strengthen and be part

Musician Yaniv Hoffman is in Israel, working on the front lines, meeting with fellow soldiers, and providing strength through his music

Real Talk:

Real Talk: The Rabbi who brought the hostages' families to the 'Ohel'

Rabbi Assi Spiegel speaks about trip to the US with families of the Israelis kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza

Real Talk:

Navigating challenges & finding unity in Rome's Jewish community

'Real Talk' with Mr. Viktor Fadlun, the esteemed head of the Jewish community in Rome

'Real Talk' with Maurizio Molinari, director of La Repubblica

In an all-telling interview, I spoke with the director of La Repubblica about antisemitism, politics, Israeli-Italian relations, and more.

Eitan and Leora Ashman:

Eitan and Leora Ashman: Dealing with the challenge of Aphasia, together

Meet the incredibly inspiring couple who face a significant challenge in their lives and are now using their experience to raise awareness.

Real Talk with Atty. Nati Rom:

Real Talk with Atty. Nati Rom: Between the hills of Samaria and the courts of law

We had the opportunity to host Attorney Nati Rom for a talk about the love of the land and the fight for truth.

'Real Talk' with Eli Marcus

'Real Talk' with Eli Marcus: Growing up in a family of music, finding your own tune

Eli Marcus, a rising star in the Jewish music world, told us about his musical background and his close-knit, supportive, talented family.

New book:

New book: 'How to believe in heaven when it hurts like hell'

'Real Talk' with Rabbi Gershon Shusterman, author of "Why God Why"

Cindy Seni

'Real Talk' with 'Jewish Matchmaking' star Cindy Seni

Cindy Seni from the Netflix's hit series comes to the studio with her insights and thoughts from behind the scenes.

Extensive INN interview:

Pollard: ' 'I told the warden - G-d runs the world, not you' | Extensive INN interview

Jonathan Pollard joins Israel National News to discuss both his own past and Israel's future.