# Social Media Has Become Israel’s New Front Line | Founder Brian Spivak

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Podcast: [Here I Am With Shai Davidai](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-i-am-with-shai-davidai-6968744)
Published: 2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, host Shai Davidai sits down with Brian Spivak, founder of Barzel Media, to discuss Brian’s journey from tech sales in Tel Aviv to Jewish advocacy and influencer marketing after October 7th. Brian shares how the events of October 7th transformed his identity and led him to support Israel and the Jewish diaspora through innovative influencer campaigns. He talks about his work with the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the challenges influencers face when supporting Israel, and the creation of Barzel Media’s “economic iron dome” to help pro-Israel voices maintain brand partnerships. The conversation also touches on community, resilience, and the importance of standing up for one’s values in the face of adversity. Don’t miss this inspiring story of passion, adaptability, and making a difference. Guest: Brian Spivak Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://gofund.me/30c00151c COMING SOON BUY MERCH! SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: hereiamwithshaidavidai Tik Tok: hereiamwithshaidavidai / hereiamwithshaidavidai 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-i-am-with-shai-davidai/id1757483524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pI03BMwAuQDbYIy4Zp6ah?si=2bd1c3f8a11c46cd #HereIAm #ShaiDavidai #BrianSpivak #BaselMedia #JewishAdvocacy #Israel #InfluencerMarketing #October7 #JewishIdentity #TelAviv #Diaspora #HostageFamilies #…

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