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AJ Edelman: Israel and the Olympics - Fearless Interventions Ep.19
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In this episode of Fearless Interventions, host Max Alperstein and cohost Jacob Finkel welcome AJ Edelman,
a dual American-Israeli citizen and Israel’s most decorated skeleton athlete. Edelman shares his background, growing up in a modern Orthodox Jewish home, representing Israel at the 2018 Winter Olympics, and his current role in bobsledding.
The discussion covers Jewish history, contemporary issues facing the Jewish community, and Edelman's efforts to advocate for Israel while balancing his career in sports.
Edelman also speaks about overcoming challenges, the importance of self-pride, and the evolving identity of Israelis and Jews. The episode concludes with an exploration of the logistical intricacies of bobsledding and Edelman's vision for the future of Israel's bobsled team.
Feel free to donate to help Israel’s bobsled team here!
https://israelbobsled.team/
00:00 Welcome to Fearless Interventions with AJ Edelman
00:25 AJ Edelman: From Orthodox Jewish Home to Olympic Skeleton Athlete
01:28 AJ Edelman on Unity, Jewish History, and Overcoming Challenges
08:09 The Journey from Orthodox Judaism to Representing Israel in Sports
14:05 The Thrill and Challenges of Skeleton and Bobsledding
20:28 Navigating the Off-Season and the Impact of War on Team Israel
27:14 Advocating for Israel and Zionism: A Personal Mission
29:12 AJ Edelman: An Athlete, Advocate, and Proud Jew
31:11 Looking Ahead: The Future of Israel's Bobsled Team
36:45 Closing Thoughts and Support for Israel's Bobsled Team
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the guest(s) are their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, Fearless Interventions, or its affiliates. We appreciate your understanding and hope you find this content insightful!
✨ Special Thanks:
A heartfelt thank you to StreamYards, CapCut, Descript, Grant Finkel and Janet Alperstein for their invaluable contributions to this episode. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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