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Despite worldwide news coverage, what stories haven't you heard from inside the Gaza Strip? In this season finale episode, we highlight a voice from inside Gaza who humbly and honestly shares her story and the story of her community. Credits:
How do the many entrepreneurs in Israel run their businesses? How has the pandemic affected business culture in Israel? In this special feature, we take a deep dive into the world of small businesses - what makes them unique or challenging and
What's behind the drag scene in Israel? In this episode we spoke with the Artist Formerly Known as Anton for a look beyond the costumes and makeup of the drag world.Credits:Hosted by Zachy Farber-HennesseyProduced and written by Eden Farber
Why are we as a society judgemental of those with bigger bodies, or worried about gaining weight ourselves? In this episode, we learn all about Fatphobia. We're joined by Shai Weiss and May Kimchi, two experienced health and [non]diet professio
Can we hope - or plan - to share the divided city of Jerusalem? In this episode, we discuss one person's perspective on life in Jerusalem, coexistence, ideology and the Temple Mount. We're joined by Noah Abramowitz, who shares his journey and u
Where can you make friends with goats, cows, chickens, pigs and more? In this episode, we discuss the Freedom Farm Sanctuary, an educational and social center and a shelter for animals saved from the food industry. Chickens, cows, goats, pigs a
How will teens protesting on the streets on Fridays save the planet? In this episode, we discuss Israeli teens' participation in Strike for Future climate protests happening across the country. We're joined by Shani, who tells us all about the
In this bonus mini episode, Rebecca Fox, the life-long home-schooler who we spoke to in our previous episode (Episode 14), answers some FAQs about home-school.
Where else can your children go - or not go - to school in Israel? In this special feature, we discuss three different formats of alternative education. We're joined by Zip Winston, an educator who worked in a democratic school, Tami Jeffay, a
Do you need a gender identity to live in Israel, and how do nonbinary people get along here? In this episode, we learn about what it's like to identify as gender nonbinary in Israel. We're joined by Kay Ruby, who shares their experience and ins
Who is Nasser Al-Adra, an activist from Palestinian village A-Tuwani who recently stood trial by the military? Who is Harun Abu Aram, from the same area, crippled in an altercation over a generator? In this episode we're joined by Basel Adra, w
In this episode, we recap Season 1 of our show, discussing the overarching themes and sharing some of our favorite highlights.Credits:Hosted by Zachy Farber-HennesseyProduced and written by Eden Farber-HennesseyMusic:Cold Funk Kevin MacLe
In this bonus mini episode, David Leitner, the disabled veteran who spoke to us in the previous segment, shares his insights on the issue of accessibility in Israel.
How does a disabled veteran of the IDF cope with a chronic pain disorder? In this episode, we hear the story of an American immigrant who made aliya, joined the army as a lone soldier, and today lives in Israel coping with pain from an injury s
How does a Catholic student of the priesthood become a Jewish Freemason in Jerusalem? In this episode, we learn about the life of a monk, the social order of the Freemasons and the international language of Esperanto. We're joined by Yehuda Mik
What is the "orthodox monopoly" and how does it affect non-orthodox Jews in Israel? In this episode, we discuss non-conforming and unlabelled Jewry in Israel, as a lifestyle and its communities. We're joined by Josh Cooper, a committed halakhic
What should you ask Christian Arabs to better understand their beliefs and demographic? In this episode, we discuss different facets of their culture - what's it like being both Arab and Christian? What do their villages and communities look l
What turns the average Anglo Zionist immigrant into an activist? In this episode, we hear the aliya story of an American immigrant who studied in yeshiva, served in IDF Special Forces and now works tirelessly to fight against Israeli occupation
Can Jews celebrate the Russian holiday of Novy God? In this episode, we discuss the experience, challenges and traditions of Russian Israelis. We're joined by Noy Kunda, Israeli Russian student, who shares her family's story, and expands on wha
Why are the lights out at night in the Bedouin-Palestinian village of Umm Al-Khair? In this episode, we discuss the history of this village, the challenges it faces today and its community's beliefs and hopes for the future. We're joined by Awd
Why does the charaidi community in Israel suffer from a greater infection rate of COVID-19? In this episode, we hear about the ultra-orthodox's unique perspective on the pandemic. We're joined by Mordechai Newmark, a charaidi man, who discusses
Who are the people of the town of Kfar Qassim? In this episode, we discuss their community and history - from the massacre of 1956 to the founding of the Islamic Movement. We're joined by Fatima Amer, born and raised in Kfar Qassim, who shares
Is the healthcare system in Israel prejudiced against the LGBTQ community? In this episode, we're taking a deeper look into an issue that touches many members of the LGBTQ community - medical discrimination. We're joined by Rinat Tzuk-Bazak, ac
There's a lot going on in this tiny little powder keg of a nation, and a lot of important voices waiting to be heard. We aim to find those voices.
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