Lior Vaknin, at The Blogs

Sep 5, 2018, 6:31 AM

As we conclude this long, Labor Day Weekend, somewhere between fixing the camper and visiting some local Jewish communities in Detroit, a sad realization dawned on me. I’m a homeless Jew! No, not in the physical sense (though many would argue...

Aug 25, 2018, 11:19 PM

My First Independent Event #rvlife

This post was first published on – One of my main goals in life, is to know that what I'm doing is aligned with my higher purpose. That's why I'm always looking for hints and clues from the universe that would assure...

Aug 18, 2018, 8:14 AM

Project “Leviathan” is Israel’s “Standing Rock”

This post was first published on - There were many places I wanted to visit during my 50 States Journey, and for the most part, it was their eye catching scenes that piqued my curiosity and sense of exploration. But Standing...

Jul 23, 2018, 7:25 PM

I’m Taking a Break from My Journey to Promote Israel

This very well might be the hardest post I wrote since I began this journey over 13 months ago, yet I feel it'll be phoney and unfair of me not to share with you the feelings that wrap me...

Jul 14, 2018, 6:48 AM

Could Israel’s Startup Nation be the key for peace with the Palestinian people?

I’m always hesitant when it comes to holding an event at a Chabad House. I don’t know if it’s the fear of the need to conform to the orthodox nature of the place, or just the hit or miss possibility...

May 1, 2018, 12:22 AM

American Jews Biggest Threat on Campus Isn’t BDS, It’s…

When I first started this journey, I thought the biggest challenge at the Universities would be to book my talks and have the opportunity to speak out. But as I progress, I started seeing a different, more disturbing picture. Jewish students...

Mar 22, 2018, 11:51 PM

Is Israel on its way to Civil War?

If you followed the Israeli news these last few weeks, it feels as if Israel is on the brink of a civil war! On the one hand, the “Hilonim" -- the secular group. And on the other, the “Haredim" -- the...

Dec 7, 2017, 10:50 AM

Could a Secular, Liberal, “Non-believer” Jew, Truly Support Israel?

One of the biggest philosophical questions I’ve been dabbling with, is whether or not a truly secular, liberal, “non believer” Jew such as myself, could really support, and even advocate the State of Israel. Background I’ve always been a seeker. From...

Nov 17, 2017, 12:37 PM

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Jews, want to support Israel? Let’s end the hunger in America! (wait, what?!)

Free lunch at 12 Baskets Cafe, West Asheville, North Carolina. (Lior Vaknin)

The best possible 'hasbara' to create Israel's good name is when Jews and Israelis do good for the world

Jul 28, 2017, 9:08 PM

What We Can All Take From What’s Happening In Vermont Right Now

Vermont is definitely a state I won’t forget… The most liberal state in the Union sure has some magic; From meeting some local entrepreneurs such as the talented David Melech who creates amazing Fedora hats (and actually started his business...

About Me

Lior Vaknin, is an Israeli entrepreneur, and is currently on a mission to promote Israel's Startup Nation in all 50 States, and share with local communities how Israeli tech can help turn anyone to an Hasbara expert and a mini ambassador of the state of Israel. He's a former paratrooper with the IDF and the founder of the largest Israeli-American tech community in New York - Israeli Startups NYC.