Ron Ben-Israel — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chef Owner at Ron Ben-Israel Treats since 2020
Founded Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in 1999
Host and judge of Food Network's "Sweet Genius" from 2011 to 2013
Appeared as a judge on Food Network shows including "Cake Wars," "Chopped," "Guy's Grocery Games," and "Worst Cooks in America"
Guest judge on Netflix's "Nailed It!" Season 2 and "Sugar Rush" Season 3
Began his career as a professional modern dancer for 15 years with companies like Batsheva and Bat-Dor
Attended Thelma Yellin High School for the Arts, specializing in dance

Biography

Ron Ben-Israel is an Israeli-American pastry chef who serves as the Chef Owner of Ron Ben-Israel Treats, established in 2020. He is also widely recognized for his television presence as an On-Air Host and Judge for The Food Network since 2011, notably hosting "Sweet Genius" from 2011 to 2013. Before his culinary career, Ben-Israel spent 15 years as a professional modern dancer, performing with Israeli dance companies Batsheva and Bat-Dor internationally.