Evolution of Israel's Relationship with US Jewish Community

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Marc Rowan on Having the Courage to Speak Up, Apollo’s Investing Strategy, Commitment to Israel, and Looking Ahead

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Evolution of Israel's Relationship with US Jewish Community

This chapter explores the changing dynamics between Israel and the Jewish community in the US post-October 7th, detailing shifts in support and attitudes. It delves into leadership challenges, community responses, and the struggle to navigate misinformation in a digitally connected world.

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On this episode of Invested, Michael hosts Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Mr. Rowan currently serves on the boards of directors of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and Athene Holding Ltd. Currently, Mr. Rowan is Chair of the Board of Advisors of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, he is involved in public policy and is an initial funder and contributor to the development of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan research initiative which provides analysis of public policy’s fiscal impact.

An active philanthropist and civically engaged, Mr. Rowan is Chair of the Board of UJA-Federation of New York, the world’s largest local philanthropy helping 4.5 million people annually while funding a network of nonprofits in New York, Israel, and 70 countries. He is also a founding member and Chair of Youth Renewal Fund and Vice Chair of Darca, Israel’s top educational network operating 47 schools with over 27,000 students throughout its most diverse and under-served communities.

Mr. Rowan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business with a BS and an MBA in Finance.

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KEY TOPICS

[00:00] Intro

[00:55] Changing Israeli Education

[06:04] Advice to Young Entrepreneurs

[08:45] Commitment to Israel

[09:45] The Importance of a Jewish State

[10:50] October 7th and the Aftermath

[15:00] UPenn and Free Speech on Campus

[22:30] Having Courage to Speak Up

[29:45] Apollo’s Investing Strategy