Why Israel Real Estate Has NEVER Gone Down in 16 Years | Jamie in the Rova

Why Israel Real Estate Has NEVER Gone Down in 16 Years | Jamie in the Rova

She's been living in Jerusalem's Old City for 22 years, sold properties most people didn't even know existed, and turned every client into a lifelong friend. Meet Kim Bash — the Property Matchmaker.In this episode of Jamie in the Rova, Jamie walks the ancient streets with Kim Bash of Kim Bash Real Estate — a South African–born, Jerusalem–based real estate agent who has made it her mission to help Jews find not just a house, but a home in Israel.They cover everything: the hottest Anglo neighborhoods right now, why Israeli real estate has never gone down in 16 years, how Kim got proposed to in the Aish World Center before it was even built, and the #1 question everyone asks about living in the Old City — how do you get your groceries?!Whether you're dreaming of Aliyah, actively looking to invest, or just curious what life inside the Old City walls actually looks like — this one's for you.Filmed on location in the Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem Old City & the Dan Family Aish World Center rooftop00:00 — Welcome to the Old City01:03 — From Johannesburg to Jerusalem02:05 — A House Is Just a House — Finding Community Is Everything02:59 — The Hottest Anglo Neighborhoods in Israel Right Now05:18 — Integrity in Real Estate: The Story of Bracha Miriam07:36 — The #1 Question: How Do You Get Groceries in the Old City?09:42 — Kim's Proposal at Aish & the Rooftop View11:00 — Kim's Blessing to the World---Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish's senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive.To listen to Jamie In The Rova on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/jamieintherovaFollow Jamie on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiegeller.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiegeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-geller/Website: https://www.jamiegeller.com/ Kim Bash hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, and made Aliyah in 2004. She began her real estate career in a boutique Jerusalem firm, where she quickly built a reputation for successfully selling millions of dollars in some of the city’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Known for her professional and caring approach, Kim is trusted for her exceptional service and dedication to every client.Israel is home to every Jew, and Kim is passionate about helping people find their place within it. Known as a true property and community matchmaker, her strength lies in understanding her clients’ needs, lifestyle, and long-term vision. This allows her to match people not just to the right home, but to the right community, quickly and seamlessly.For Kim, clients are never just transactions. They become like family, and many relationships continue long after the purchase is complete.Kim Bash Real Estate is known for exceptional customer service, access to top properties, and placing Olim into communities where they truly feel at home.Follow Kim on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbashrealestate?igsh=MWV3MGZ4NjdwZGFzeg==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ARgyAny1G/Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-bash-422148b3?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_appWebsite: https://kimbashrealestate.com/

The Fox, The Prophecy & Life in Jerusalem

In this latest episode of Jamie in the Rova, I run into Nina Broder, the face behind Jerusalem's most beloved social media account. We grab a drink, walk through the Old City, talk about how she grew up between England, America, and Israel, why her father pitched a Walmart tent in a backyard when they made Aliyah, and how she found herself visiting the Western Wall almost every single day, never getting tired of it. As we wander through one of the most ancient and holy places on earth, Nina shares about what it truly feels like to walk these streets every day, the ancient prophecies unfolding before our eyes, and why she believes, with her whole heart, that we are living in the era right before Mashiach. And, as always, we end where every Jamie in the Rova episode leads… on the rooftop of the Aish Dan Family World Center, overlooking the Western Wall. If you’re looking for a conversation that’s real, grounding, and quietly strengthening, come take this walk with us. Whether you've been to Jerusalem or are dreaming of it, this conversation will move you. 00:00 Intro & Meeting Nina Broder 02:10 Nina's Journey: England, America & Aliyah 03:50 Her Deep Love for Jerusalem & the Kotel 06:27 Jamie's Dream to Live in Jerusalem 08:19 What Jamie Was Really Nervous About on Aliyah 09:34 The View from the Aish Rooftop 11:11 The Temple Mount: Where Heaven & Earth Meet 12:11 Ani Ma'amin & Signs of Mashiach Subscribe for more conversations with trailblazing leaders who are changing the world from Jerusalem and beyond. --- Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish's senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive. To listen to Jamie In The Rova on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/jamieintherova Follow Jamie on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiegeller.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiegeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-geller/ Website: https://www.jamiegeller.com/ --- Nina Broder is a Jerusalem-based content creator and social media professional best known as @thejerusalemite. Nina uses her unique platform to bridge the gap between Jerusalem’s ancient history and its vibrant modern pulse. From street interviews and hidden local gems to reflections on spirituality and daily life in the Holy City, her content offers an authentic, boots-on-the-ground perspective of Israel's capital through the eyes of a local who calls its stone-paved streets home. Follow Nina on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejerusalemite

Beatie Deutsch on Motivation, Failure, and Showing Up Anyway

In this latest episode of Jamie in the Rova, I run into Beatie Deutsch, a six-time Israeli marathon champion, Olympic hopeful, mother, and mental health advocate. What begins as a simple stop for a warm drink turns into an honest conversation about motivation, failure, faith, and the work it takes to keep showing up. As we walk through the Old City, Beatie shares why motivation is not a feeling you wait for but a commitment you make. She opens up about chasing an Olympic dream, learning to separate self-worth from achievement, and finding peace with outcomes that are ultimately out of our control. She speaks candidly about mental health, disordered eating, and the pressure of being seen as strong, especially as a public figure and a mother raising daughters in a world obsessed with perfection. We talk about responsibility without self-punishment, discipline without cruelty, and trusting God while still doing the work. We end, as always, on the rooftop of the Aish Dan Family World Center overlooking the Western Wall, with a blessing about unity, purpose, and learning to recognize the unique light each person carries. If this conversation reminds you that you do not need to have everything figured out to move forward, take this walk with us. 0:00 – “Motivation isn’t a feeling” 0:38 – A quick coffee and a spontaneous walk 1:55 – Running in the rain and showing up anyway 2:48 – Commitment vs motivation 3:30 – Saying the Olympic dream out loud 4:45 – Failure, fear, and trusting the process 6:05 – Separating worth from achievement 7:20 – Mental health, disordered eating, and honesty 9:00 – Motherhood, role modeling, and self-compassion 11:50 – Aish, the rooftop, and a blessing for unity Subscribe for more conversations with trailblazing leaders who are changing the world from Jerusalem and beyond. --- Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish's senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive. To listen to Jamie In The Rova on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/jamieintherova Follow Jamie on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiegeller.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiegeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-geller/ Website: https://www.jamiegeller.com/ --- Beatie Deutch is known as the "Marathon Mother" and is shattering stereotypes one mile at a time as Israel’s national champion and a world-class elite athlete. A mother of five and an ultra-Orthodox Jew, she has gained global recognition for competing in a headscarf and skirt, proving that religious devotion and podium finishes go hand in hand. Whether she’s clocking a 2:31 marathon or advocating for Shabbat-friendly sporting events, Beatie’s journey is a masterclass in staying true to your values while chasing greatness. Follow Beatie on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marathonmother Website: https://www.beatiedeutsch.com/

Why Activism Became Personal for Michelle Ahdoot After October 7

In this latest episode of Jamie in the Rova, I run into Michelle Ahdoot, an Iranian-Jewish activist, mother, and one of the voices helping shape how Jews show up in the world right now. We grab a drink, walk through the Old City, talk about family, identity, and the moments in history that feel uncomfortably familiar. And, as always, we end where every Jamie in the Rova episode leads… on the rooftop of the Aish Dan Family World Center, overlooking the Western Wall. In this thoughtful and honest conversation, Michelle shares what it’s like to carry the memory of why her parents fled Iran, and how that history shaped her response to October 7. She talks about watching antisemitism surface on college campuses, why activism felt less like a choice and more like a responsibility, and how building community became a lifeline rather than a slogan. Along the way, we talk about Jewish unity, generational responsibility, and what it means to stay loud, loving, and human in a moment that demands courage. Michelle reflects on the idea that “activism is the antidote to despair,” and how action, even imperfect action, can turn grief into purpose. And when we reach the roof, looking out over the place where so many prayers have risen for thousands of years, Michelle shares a hope for unity that feels both deeply personal and urgently collective. If you’re looking for a conversation that’s real, grounding, and quietly strengthening, come take this walk with us. 00:00 A chance run-in and a coffee in the Old City 01:13 Growing up Iranian-Jewish and finding your voice 02:22 College campuses after October 7 04:25 What End Jew Hatred actually does 05:58 When the alarm bells started ringing 08:23 Why preparation before crisis matters 09:08 “We are family,” identity and unity 10:20 The center of the universe: the rooftop 12:05 Where unity has to begin Subscribe for more conversations with trailblazing leaders who are changing the world from Jerusalem and beyond. --- Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish's senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive. To listen to Jamie In The Rova on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/jamieintherova Follow Jamie on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiegeller.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiegeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-geller/ Website: https://www.jamiegeller.com/ --- Michelle Ahdoot is a leading Jewish civil rights activist and the Director of Programming and Strategy at End Jew Hatred, an international grassroots movement dedicated to systemic change. An Iranian Jewish woman whose perspective is deeply shaped by her family’s history of displacement, Michelle is a prominent voice in modern Zionism and was recently named one of Hadassah Magazine’s "18 American Zionist Women You Should Know." With a background in finance from NYU Stern and years of leadership within the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), she combines strategic expertise with frontline activism to mobilize communities and advocate for the civil rights of the Jewish people globally. Follow Michelle on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michahdoot | https://www.instagram.com/endjewhatred/ X: https://x.com/endjewhatred Website: https://www.endjewhatred.com/

“My Dream Shifted” - Ariella Zeitlin on Israel, Music, and Starting Over

In this latest episode of Jamie in the Rova, I run into the radiant Ariella Zeitlin, a virtuoso violinist, singer, and creator whose music is filled with light, depth, and healing.We grab a quick coffee, we walk through the Old City, we talk about dreams shifting, and we end where every Jamie in the Rova episode leads… on the rooftop of the Aish Dan Family World Center, overlooking the Western Wall.In this uplifting conversation, Ariella shares what it was like to make Aliyah on her own at just 18 years old, after spending her teen years practicing the violin for 6 hours a day with dreams of Juilliard. She talks about the moment Israel felt like “the click” her soul had been searching for, what she learned from her experience on The Voice (including what surprised her most), and how her journey to sobriety taught her to choose freedom again and again. Along the way, she opens up about the mindset that carried her through hard moments, and the perspective shift behind her belief that nothing external is going to save you…it has to start from within. She shares the story behind her album “Kumi Ori” (Rise Up Light), the way her music connects spirituality and manifestation, and how she’s learned to live one brave moment at a time.And of course, we end with something only Ariella could give: a beautiful blessing for anyone watching who feels held back or stuck. If you’re craving something real, uplifting, and full of heart, come take this walk with us.0:00 - Ariella Zeitlin intro: violinist, singer, and a story you don’t expect, 0:38 - Coffee and “Kumi Ori” (Rise Up Light), 2:25 - Concert launch party: February 12, 2:55 - The violin goes everywhere, 3:55 - Making Aliyah alone at 185:05 - Her famous violinist grandfather7:20 - The dream shifted: “Israel just felt right"9:30 - Ariella on The Voice11:40 - Leaving religion, drugs, and getting clean13:20 - Her show “A Thousand Faces” and the hero’s journey15:10 - Ariella’s prayer and blessing for the Jewish people and the worldSubscribe for more conversations with trailblazing leaders who are changing the world from Jerusalem and beyond.---Jamie Geller is the Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson for Aish. As a key member of Aish's senior executive team, she brings extensive experience in building a media empire that influences millions daily. An award-winning producer, eight-time bestselling author, and media and marketing executive, Jamie’s career spans renowned networks including HBO, CNN, and the Food Network, where she earned numerous awards as a producer and marketing executive.To listen to Jamie In The Rova on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/jamieintherovaFollow Jamie on social media for regular new uploads and updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiegeller/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamiegeller.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamiegeller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-geller/Website: https://www.jamiegeller.com/---Ariella Zeitlin is a virtuoso violinist, singer, and songwriter known for her high-energy "classical crossover" style and captivating stage presence. A former child prodigy who began her training at the Peabody Institute, she later earned a Master of Music from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and gained international recognition as a standout contestant on The Voice Israel. With a debut album, Revelation, that earned the Israel Ministry of Culture Award, Ariella has performed in over 20 countries, blending technical mastery with modern storytelling. Follow Ariella on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellazeitlinmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariellazeitlinmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ariellazeitlinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellazeitlinmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70xtISMQtVAIgyJbJUqeay