Whether in a conflict zone, a conference, or on a global stage, Chaim Malespin is driven by the calling to help and educate. From the hills of Galilee to international platforms stretching across Africa, Europe, and North America, Malespin’s life is an extraordinary fusion of service, scholarship, and spiritual calling, all grounded in his unwavering commitment to the destiny of Israel and the good that lies within all nations.
Born in the United States and raised in Israel, after immigrating at the age of 15, Malespin’s life has been shaped by a deep-rooted conviction that helping others achieve their full potential is not an act of charity but a sacred obligation. “My life has two sides of the coin,” he says. “One is humanitarian service. The other is education and advocacy. But both sides work together, hand-in-hand.”
Malespin joined the Israel Defense Forces in the mid-2000s and continued as a reserve soldier to serve across multiple fronts in multiple conflict zones. “I serve because I believe that good shepherds not only feed the sheep, but protect them as well,” he states.
Malespin further says, “I want the world to see what good shepherds look like, not through the headlines, but the reality on the ground.” That truth is at the heart of his forthcoming book, Aliyah Warrior, a raw, first-person collection of stories from the battlefield. Based on his firsthand experiences that he filmed daily during active duty in the Swords of Iron War, the book aims to show an unbiased, unfiltered perspective. “These are stories of soldiers, of heartbreak, of unimaginable reality. I just want to share the truth,” he says.
After his mandatory military service, Malespin earned a degree in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya), further equipping him for his life’s purpose. In 2013, he co-founded the Aliyah Return Center (ARC), an Israeli nonprofit aimed at helping Jewish immigrants integrate into Israeli life.
ARC’s humanitarian work is expansive: temporary housing, Hebrew classes, job training, food distribution, clothing warehouses, and even furniture shipments brought in monthly by container, and all for free. But ARC’s deeper impact is in the way it transforms lives and connects hearts across borders.
“With so many Jewish immigrants, fleeing antisemitism and arriving in Israel with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The needs are clear, and we are here,” Malespin remarks. “I couldn’t end my journey with ARC. During my life, I have seen firsthand the confusion and the misinformation regarding Israel skyrocket. I had to do something about it.”
This led to the birth of Faithful Galileans, a nonprofit focusing on advocacy, offering immersive experiences that blend Israel pilgrimage with tangible service. Through the organization’s Ambassador Academy, participants stay, pray, learn, and serve in the Land, being equipped with knowledge and perspective to carry home. The organization’s internship and volunteer programs invite internationals to “participate with Israel,” forming a network of grassroots ambassadors worldwide.
As a keynote speaker, Malespin’s reach spans continents. With the credibility of a frontline soldier and the polish of a statesman, he speaks truth with clarity and conviction. “I’m a non-diplomat diplomat,” as he says, “but my message is: Don’t just spectate, participate. Take action and stand up for what’s right.” His keynote topics range from the roots of anti-Semitism to the biblical significance of supporting Aliyah, from humanitarian aid strategies to frontline experiences. Wherever he speaks, he seeks to debunk myths, correct narratives, and challenge people toward tangible action.
Not all of Malespin’s storytelling comes through words. As a musician, he’s passionate about the healing power of music, particularly for soldiers dealing with PTSD. He’s currently working on a vision for a new music and recovery village. To Malespin, music is therapy, a form of cultural diplomacy, and a universal language that bridges trauma with hope. His dream is to create a space where soothing sound, silence, and community activity combine to restore what conflict has broken.
Malespin hosts a range of online courses designed to educate lovers of Israel around the world on Jewish history, prophecy, and the Hebrew roots of faith. His teaching is marked by a unique blend of scholarship, firsthand experience, and spiritual insight, one of many reasons his courses draw a global audience.
The thread that ties Malespin’s life together is unmistakable. As he puts it, “I’ve given my life to helping people toward their true destiny. Whether it’s feeding the hungry, educating, or defending those who can’t defend themselves while inspiring action, it’s all part of the same calling.”
