Josh Hoffman, at The Blogs

Dec 15, 2020, 12:01 PM

What It’s Really Like Celebrating Chanukah in Israel

Growing up in Los Angeles, Hanukkah was one of my favorite times of year. It was a time of gifts, good wintry food, and loved ones. When I moved to Israel in 2013, away from my immediate family and friends...

Mar 17, 2020, 6:26 PM

Building a Startup in the Age of Corona

In 2015, Bill Gates gave a TED Talk to warn us about the consequences of pandemics if we don't become proactive in dealing with viral outbreaks. Then, in 2019, the Netflix series "Explained" warned us again in the episode, "The Next...

Sep 23, 2019, 4:35 PM

It’s time to rebrand Tel Aviv — will you join us?

Why is it that when I travel around the world, people still ask me: "Why, of all places, did you choose to live in Tel Aviv?" Or, even more peculiar: "Where is Tel Aviv?" After all, people in New York City,...

About Me

Josh Hoffman is the co-founder of IZZY, a Netflix-like platform featuring original movies, TV shows, and documentaries, made in Israel, for global audiences. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Josh spontaneously moved to Israel in 2013 after taking his Taglit-Birthright trip, his first time in the Holy Land. Five days into the trip, Josh called his parents to inform them that he wasn't to board the return flight, and soon thereafter he became an Israeli citizen.