(176) From Hoops to Hasbara: Training NBA Stars & Advocating for Israel with Barak Swarttz

In this episode of Shoulder to Shoulder, Pesach and Doug sit down with Barak Swarttz—elite basketball trainer, social media influencer, and passionate Israel advocate. Barak shares his journey from spending two formative years in Jerusalem as a child to training over 20 NBA players and using basketball as a bridge for meaningful conversations about Israel. Tune in as we explore his faith, career, and how he’s leveraging his platform to stand up for Israel on and off the court.