Marcia Kelner Polisuk: Brazilian psychologist strengthening ties with Israel

Marcia Kelner Polisuk, a Brazilian passionate about Israel, zionist and visionary, spearheaded a major initiative by bringing to Brazil Major Rafael Rozenszajn, reserve spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces in Portuguese.

Rafael quickly established himself as a communication phenomenon in the country, participating in interviews and debates on leading television networks such as CNN, GloboNews, Jovem Pan, and BandNews. His analyses go far beyond the conflicts in the Middle East, addressing topics such as the role of the United Nations, religious persecution, terrorism, the press, ideologies, and academic research.

Brazil stands out among the nations most engaged with Israel worldwide, with a significant portion of its population expressing support for the Israeli state.

One of the milestones of this growing connection is the book The War of Narratives, written by Major Rafael Rozenszajn. The work has remained for eight consecutive months on Brazil’s best-seller list and features a foreword by André Mendonça — Justice of the Supreme Federal Court and reverend of the Presbyterian Church of Pinheiros, in São Paulo. The book aims to counter false narratives against Israel, often spread through social media and the press.

Marcia Kelner, in turn, has been influencing new generations through educational projects whose impact resonates in Brazil, the United States, and Israel. One of her most significant initiatives takes place in the hospital sector, positively affecting young Jews across Latin America and Brazil.

The driving force behind her numerous projects is the fight against antisemitism. In this context, Marcia stands out as a prominent figure in Brazil, contributing to the expansion of initiatives aligned with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.