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The one principle that can bring all faiths together

“Impact Philanthropy” with guest Cheryl Halpern, Ep. 1

Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman for a riveting conversation with filmmaker Cheryl Halpern to discuss her latest documentary, “The Golden Rule.”

Learn how Halpern brought her Jewish values to the world’s most populous Muslim country and why she thinks it’s not too late to draw bridges between faiths by focusing on the one common principle that unites us all.

You can watch the full film here:

https://vimeo.com/901272831/0176c38498

Alex Traiman is the CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief of the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) and host of “Jerusalem Minute.” A seasoned Israeli journalist, documentary filmmaker and startup consultant, he is an expert on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations. He has interviewed top political figures, including Israeli leaders, U.S. senators and national security officials with insights featured on major networks like BBC, Bloomberg, CBS, NBC, Fox and Newsmax. A former NCAA champion fencer and Yeshiva University Sports Hall of Fame member, he made aliyah in 2004, and lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five children.
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