Ep. 13 Israel is Calling for Help with Lt. Aston Bright

This week on The Black and Jewish Podcast, Ashira sits down with Lt. Aston Bright, Public Information Officer for the Plantation Fire Department in Florida. Lt. Bright shares his incredible experience volunteering with the Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP), which sent him to the front lines with the Israel Fire and Rescue Service. He recounts his heroic efforts fighting fires along the Gaza envelope and in southern Israel in the wake of the October 7th attack. In this powerful conversation, Ashira and Lt. Bright also discuss his mission to bridge the gap between the Black and Jewish communities through campus talks and advocacy, underscoring the importance of standing with Israel during these challenging times. Follow Aston Bright:Instagram: @AstonBrightFacebook: Aston Bright