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On this episode of On the Road to Zion, we hear the story of Marielle Israel. As the product of a Jewish father and a Catholic mother, she’s a proud patrilineal Jew who speaks about her journey to making Aliyah and finding a community that accepts her for who she is. She lives in Tel Aviv with full Israeli citizenship where she co-hosts the podcast Life in Israel: Unfiltered.

Where to Find Marielle

Instagram: www.instagram.com/marielle.israel

Podcast: www.instagram.com/talking.unfiltered

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@marielleisrael

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Z.E. Silver brings on Amanda Peterson ⁨@amandatalksgeopolitics⁩ to discuss Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, focusing on his foreign policy, domestic issues, and the Republican Party's dynamics. We explore the successes and challenges of Trump's administration, particularly in relation to immigration, the economy, and the Middle East. Amanda shares her perspective as a Republican, while Z.E. provides insights from a Democratic viewpoint, leading to a nuanced discussion about the current political landscape and future implications. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Political Discourse 06:06 Foreign Policy Perspectives 12:00 Middle East Dynamics 31:57 Political Realities and Manufacturing Jobs 38:28 Media Coverage and Political Accountability 44:14 Republican Party Dynamics and Trump's Influence 49:50 Manufacturing Jobs and Economic Pain

00:00 Introduction to Political Discourse

06:06 Foreign Policy Perspectives

12:00 Middle East Dynamics

31:57 Political Realities and Manufacturing Jobs

38:28 Media Coverage and Political Accountability

44:14 Republican Party Dynamics and Trump's Influence

49:50 Manufacturing Jobs and Economic Pain

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Mikey Darwish is a dynamic Jewish DJ, music producer, and audio engineer born and raised in the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, NY. With a deep passion for music, he has electrified audiences at iconic New York City venues like Terminal 5 and Coney Island Amphitheater. His creative expertise has led to collaborations with renowned brands such as Puma, AC Milan, and Fifth Avenue, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and influential figure in the music industry.

Follow DJ Mikey Darwish Everywhere: linktr.ee/mikeydarwish

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Corinne is a proud Jewish model and content creator on Instagram with a longstanding history and passion for advocacy and activism through her nonprofit work. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she began her modeling and photography career in 2017 and has been consistently sharing her content on Instagram ever since. After experiencing the rapid rise of antisemitism following October 7, 2023, Corinne felt driven to use her platform to highlight and spread awareness of the hatred the jewish community has been facing, both online and beyond, by sharing the antisemitism she and other Jewish creators experience on a daily basis on social media. While still consistently posting her normal modeling content, Corinne regularly discusses antisemitism and Jewish experiences in both posts and daily stories.

Find her on Instagram: @corninne

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Lauren Kagan, known as @yourblondejewishfriend, is a vibrant content creator dedicated to sharing Jewish culture and her love for Israel with a fresh and fun approach. As the daughter of Soviet Jewish immigrants, her personal journey is deeply rooted in preserving Jewish traditions for the next generation. Lauren creatively celebrates these customs through humor, style, and travel, making them relatable and accessible. She has also had the opportunity to interview prominent figures, further amplifying her mission to normalize and showcase Jewish traditions and Israeli culture with authenticity and pride. Beyond her cultural focus, Lauren also explores lifestyle, beauty, and health topics, as well as post-graduate life, offering insights and advice on navigating the challenges of figuring life out in your 20s.

You can find her:

Instagram: @laurkagan

TikTok: @yourblondejewishfriend

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No weekly posts this week due to the chag, but I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you as we head into Passover.

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Today, on the road to Zion, we speak with Ryan Turkienicz who is the cofounder of The Daily Brine satire-news page. The Daily Brine was created in the wake of October 7th to combat the meteoric rise of antisemitism on social media using satirical news headlines and comedic articles. They have amassed over 20,000 followers across platforms and over 10-million impressions in just over a year and continue to grow rapidly. More recently, Ryan was chosen to be a part of the inaugural Voice of the People council assembled by President Isaac Herzog to work on solving the largest challenges facing the global Jewish community.

Visit and Follow:

Website: https://dailybrine.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailybrine/

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On this episode, we sit down with Noah Berhan. He’s a young Jewish man of Ethiopian Jewish descent studying to convert to Orthodox Judaism. Black Jewish excellence at its finest.

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The Democrats have decided to hitch their wagon to a Palestinian who was born in a refugee “camp” in Syria, but came to the U.S. on an Algerian passport who has spent his two years here advocating for a terrorist organization.

Clearly, they’ve learned nothing.

Shalom Chaverim! Let’s meet our guest for this episode of On the Road to Zion!

Shay Szabo, a dedicated Juris Doctor candidate, holds a bachelor's degree in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. As an Israeli-Jew, she is passionate about combating Jew hatred and fostering unity in Arab-Jewish relations. Shay has been advocating for improved Israeli-Palestinian relations from a young age, earning the Princeton Prize for Race Relations Award in 2015. She actively fights against Jew hatred by creating educational content on social media (@judeanceo) and participating in academic panels. Shay's work reflects her deep-seated belief in the power of education and dialogue to bridge divides. YouTube: @judeanceo

Instagram: judeanceo

TikTok: judeanceo

X: judeanceo

Times of Israel: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/author/shay-szabo/

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