Chaim Malespin is a highly respected Sergeant Major in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reserves, serving in the elite Combat Engineering and Yahalom units with extensive experience in EOD, advanced explosive tactics, and special operations. For over two decades, he has served both active duty and reserve roles, including leadership in high-intensity operations and strategic missions that require precision, courage, and tactical innovation. Leveraging his extensive military leadership experience and strategic academic background — including a BA in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from Reichman University — Chaim transitioned into a life of humanitarian service and global advocacy. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Aliyah Return Center, a major nonprofit based in the Galilee, focused on assisting Jewish immigrants and Israelis in need with shelter, education, language training, employment support, and community integration. The organization also runs programs supporting IDF soldiers and engages international volunteers who return home as informed supporters and ambassadors for Israel. In addition to ARC, Chaim champions global solidarity through The Faithful Galileans, which invites visitors to pray, serve, and learn in Israel, and through initiatives such as the Ambassador Academy, a discipleship and advocacy training program for believers and supporters worldwide.

Chaim and his family live in the Galilee, where his work continues to impact communities locally and internationally.

Chaim is married to Deanna, and they reside with their three children in the Galilee region of Israel, where they continue to host volunteers, teach, serve, and connect communities worldwide. 

Learn more:

• https://ChaimMalespin.com

• https://AliyahReturnCenter.com — Humanitarian aid & immigrant support

• https://FaithfulGalileans.com — Israel advocacy & prayer house— Discipleship & global training

In this episode of Let’s Talk God Things, Chaim joined us from Israel  to share firsthand insight into the mission of ARC, current realities in Israel, and what God is doing in this pivotal season.