IsraelCast Episode 145

Advocate Ory Slonim’s life has always revolved around Israel. From his family’s heritage in pre-state Israel to his military service to his many charity operations, Slonim has dedicated himself to helping others. He has also worked closely with POWs and MIAs, serving as a Special Consultant to seven of Israel’s Ministers of Defense on the matter and writing a bestselling book on his experiences. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Slonim to discuss his work supporting POWs and MIAs, how his Israeli roots date back 200 years to Hebron before the State of Israel was formed, his brush with terrorism, and his support for maintaining a proper work-life balance.

Ory Slonim is a Senior Advisor to Albright Stonebridge Group and has been a distinguished attorney and risk management adviser for more than forty years. He has served as a Special Consultant to seven of Israel’s Ministers of Defense on issues concerning POWs and MIAs and is the author of A Knock at the Door: The Story of My Secret Work With Israeli MIAs and POWs. In 2011 Slonim was honored by President Shimon Peres with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction. In 2013 he was appointed Chair of the Business Section of the Prime Minister's Roundtable.