Ben Carasso | Citizen Spokeskid of Israel | Israel-Hamas War | Conversation with Shana Meyerson

The Yoga of War Podcast has been blessed with some truly incredible guests. A litany of the most important and influential pro-Israel voices on earth have graced the show with both their presence and their knowledge. But today, I am joined by perhaps the wisest, most articulate and most intelligent of all the commentators. Barely ten years old, Ben Carasso is the coronated Spokeskid of Israel.But perhaps Spokeskid is the wrong term. Yes, Ben is a very young man, but he’s also an incredibly old soul with a tremendous amount to teach the so-called adults in the room. Ben is more than a Spokeskid, he is a Spokeshuman with tremendous poise and a sense of morality, kindness, and enlightenment you’ll be hard-pressed to find in any person of any age.In this LIVE conversation, Shana Meyerson of YOGAthletica and @BenCarasso discuss what it's like being a kid in Israel today and what every person of any age needs to know about the Jewish State.If you are a yogi or yogini who thinks that Israel is on the wrong side of history you owe it to yourself to listen to this insightful conversation from a child's perspective about growing up in Israel in the wake of October 7th, Jewish values, and what the world looks like from the inside looking out.Appropriate for children. Enlightening for adults.WHERE TO FIND BEN:YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC3FyJd4K1qMC8XnsYj1UiWQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bencarasso/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ben-Carasso/61568444243354/Ben Carasso, known as the “Spokeskid of Israel,” is a 10-year-old advocacy activist using his voice to share Israel’s story with the world. Born and raised in Israel, Ben is the third generation of Holocaust survivors and has grown up under the threat of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza, experiencing five military operations in his young life.At the age of 8, following the October 7th massacre, Ben decided to take an active role in Hasbara (Israel’s public diplomacy), aiming to show the world what life is like through the eyes of an Israeli child. In fluent English, he speaks to global audiences about the emotional and psychological impact of war on children—how it feels during a rocket attack, how daily life continues under threat, and how to support friends whose loved ones are on the frontlines or held hostage.Ben shares powerful, heartfelt videos across social media, gives talks to children, teens, and students around the world, and has appeared on various international media outlets. His courage and clarity have earned him widespread recognition: in 2025, he was honored with the Resilience Award by the Jewish Agency and Keren Hayesod, and lit the Independence Torch on Israel’s national day. He has also served as a guest speaker at the United Nations and the British Parliament.With unwavering dedication, Ben has taken on the mission to be Israel’s youngest spokesperson—a role he embraces with deep love for his country.🎥 YOGA OF WAR PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEk7dn2pk4QXmLMnBCB80yQXIIcBDYsi0🪂 🤸 ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "A PARATROOPER AND A YOGI WALK INTO A BAR..." PODCAST WHICH I CO-HOST WITH THE ICONIC ANDREW FOX! https://www.youtube.com/@ParatrooperAndYogi