{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6240e4c8a815db0012a1be74/6322e05975a7480014d0063f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sylvan Adams, Real Estate Businessman and Philanthropist | People-To-People Exchanges Build Bridges","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6240e4c8a815db0012a1be74/1648477845888-a4733dcc32cdd9180b55858440159f58.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>There’s more than one way to be a philanthropist, and Sylvan Adams’ way, is quite possibly the most fun.</p><p><br></p><p>Before becoming Israel’s unofficial “hype-man,” Sylvan Adams had an extraordinarily successful career as a real estate developer. After making Aliyah from Canada, Sylvan was determined to make Israel famous for more than the conflict and controversial headlines. From Madonna concerts to European bike tours, Adams tells Gil how he longs to show the world a new side of Israel. With his signature passion and enthusiasm, Sylvan is relentless in his desire to connect people and build bridges.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More about storymark</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>storymark </em>is brought to you by <em>itrek studios</em>. <em>itrek </em>is a non-profit that inspires tomorrow’s leaders through peer-led, week-long treks in Israel to experience its innovation, diversity and complex reality firsthand. For more on <em>itrek</em>’<em>s</em> mission, visit <a href=\"https://itrek.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">itrek.org</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><em>storymark </em>is hosted by Gil Galanos. Our Producer is Elie Bleier. Our Associate Producer is Rebekah Sebastian. Our Editor is Zev Levi.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with storymark</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Want to continue the story?</p><p>Sign up for the <em>storymark </em>newsletter which will keep you up-to-date on show news and future guests: <a href=\"http://storymarkpodcast.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">storymarkpodcast.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Did you enjoy this episode?</p><p>Help us spread the <em>storymark </em>word!</p><p><a href=\"https://pod.link/storymark\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Please rate and review storymark</a> on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Want to see the faces behind the voices?&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/storymark/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@storymark</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to say hello or recommend a guest?</p><p>Drop us a note: <a href=\"mailto:storymark@itrek.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">storymark@itrek.org</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"itrek studios"}