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New York Times bestselling author Michael B. Oren’s memoir of his time as Israel’s ambassador to the United States provides a fascinating look inside the special relationship between America and its closest ally in the region. Ally is the story of that enduring alliance – and of its divides – written from the perspective of a man who treasures his American identity while proudly serving the Jewish state he has come to call home. This memoir is a testament to an alliance that was and will remain vital for Americans, Israelis, and the world.
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Apples of Gold
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. -Proverbs 25:11
It was 1959 when the writings of Holocaust survivor Zvi Kalisher were first published in our magazine, Israel My Glory. And even though he passed into the Lord’s presence in November 2014 his column remains a source of inspiration to countless believers worldwide.
Many have said that Apples of Gold was where they would turn first after receiving the latest issue of the magazine. And within those pages they would marvel at how God used this extraordinary man in and around Jerusalem to reach people from all walks of life. His boldness to tell of the saving love of his Messiah has challenged and enriched all who knew him.
(Apples of Gold radio segments are dramatized readings of Zvi Kalisher’s Israel My Glory magazine articles. The voice of Zvi is portrayed by hall of fame broadcaster Mike Kellogg.)
STAFF
Chris Katulka
FOI Radio Host/Teacher
Chris joined The Friends of Israel in 2004. He writes for Israel My Glory magazine and the FOI blog. In addition, he leads annual tours to Israel and is an in-demand conference speaker. After graduating from the Institute of Jewish Studies in 2001, he received his B.S. in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University (Cairn University) in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and a Masters of Theology in Old Testament studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Chris lives in the Philadelphia area with his wife, Karen, and their 3 children.
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Steve Conover
Executive Producer/Co-Host
Steve is Vice President of The Friends of Israel. He has been with the ministry since 1995 and has been involved with FOI radio ever since. For many years, Steve was mentored by former FOI radio host Elwood McQuaid. He also oversees the media ministries department. Steve is a 1990 graduate of The Friends of Israel’s Institute of Biblical Studies. In 1994, he completed a program at the Broadcasting Training Center with legendary broadcaster Bill Singer, and received his FCC license. Steve resides in Southern New Jersey with his wife, Beth, and their 2 daughters.
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Tom Gallione
Associate Producer/Engineer
Tom joined The Friends of Israel in 2000 and currently serves as Internet Ministries Manager in addition to his responsibilities with the radio program. After graduating from The Friends of Israel’s Institute of Biblical Studies in 1990, he received his B.S. in Bible and B.A. in Music from Philadelphia Biblical University (Cairn University) in Langhorne, PA. Tom lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife, Tadako.
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The Voice of Zvi Kalisher
Mike Kellogg has been in newspaper and radio news and production for almost 50 years, both in secular and Christian venues. In 2014 he retired from Moody Radio after 42 years. He narrated the first recorded version of the NLT of the Bible. For nearly 30 years he taught at Moody Bible Institute as adjunct professor in communications. He and his wife, Nancy Smith Kellogg, consider their greatest ongoing accomplishment, rearing their six children and 17 grandchildren. Follow Mike: @MikeKellogg3
Program Music
The Friends of Israel Today and Apples of Gold themes, as well as other music throughout our program were composed and performed by Jeremy Strong.