Aaron Kalman

Before joining Lightricks, Aaron Kalman dealt with diplomacy and public policy, working as an advisor to the Ministers of Education, Diaspora Affairs and Tourism, as well as for the Jewish Agency and Ruderman Family Foundation.
An illustrative image of the Israeli flag covered in computer pieces and the words "Artificial Intelligence."

Can Israel go from Start-Up Nation to AI State? - opinion

Citizens should ask their candidates running for office a direct question: which of you will mandate, not merely pilot, the use of AI to cut bureaucracy and serve citizens better?

JUNE 22, 2026
Highrises in Tel Aviv, July 14, 2024.

It's time for the government to embrace lessons from Israel's hi-tech sector - opinion

Adopting private-sector principles doesn’t mean running the government like a business. It means fostering a culture of efficiency, accountability, and alignment in service of the public good.

DECEMBER 24, 2024
ISRAEL IS working in solidarity with Jewish communities around the world.

Social media should serve Israeli solidarity over shaming - opinion

Israelis must demonstrate support and solidarity during this challenging time, avoiding the divisiveness and judgment fostered by social media.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Why education should lead the charge in managing AI risks - opinion

As AI evolves rapidly, the need for education to manage its risks seems clearer. Explore why fostering critical thinking and integrating AI tools in education might be more effective than regulation.

AUGUST 18, 2024
Pointing to an AI robot poster during the 2022 World Robot Conference in Beijing

Home run for Israel’s relationship with US Jewry

The people who created the Israeli baseball leagues 30 years ago were dreamers.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Can the two come together?

Continuing what Bennett started

With Israel’s election results officially in, Naftali Bennett is officially out.

APRIL 24, 2019
Naftali Bennett