Ben Carasso: The 'Spokeskid' of Israel

24/10/2025 20 min
Ben Carasso: The 'Spokeskid' of Israel

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Episode Synopsis

The Jerusalem Post sits down with Ben Carasso, known as Israel’s “spokeskid.” At just 10 years old, Ben has become a powerful voice for Israeli advocacy, sharing the story of Israel through the eyes of a child. In this conversation with Shifra Jacobs, Ben talks about his journey from posting videos online to becoming the youngest person ever to light an Independence Day torch and receive the Resilience Award from the Jewish Agency and Keren Hayesod.Born in Israel and a third-generation descendant of a Holocaust survivor, Ben has lived through multiple conflicts and now uses his platform to help the world understand what life is like for Israeli children during war — from running to shelters during rocket attacks to supporting friends with family members on the front lines. Watch the full interview to hear how Ben Carasso turned his experience into a mission of hope, courage, and love for Israel.

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