As a reserve soldier, Gili Giyat’s mobilization unit has now returned from Gaza. However, his 20 year son remains there as an active duty soldier serving in a special unit. Knowing first hand the dangers and risks to his son, my conversation with Gili explores the conflicting relationship between a father’s love and concern for his son’s safety & wellbeing, with the acceptance that it is his son’s duty to serve and protect his country and its people.

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20 year old Shir Eilat, a commander in the Israeli army was on duty, guarding Kibbutz Nachal Oz when she and most of her unit’s female soldiers were killed by Hamas terrorist on October 7th. Shir means “song” in Hebrew. Her family & community are determined to continue to keep Shir’s magnetic spirit alive so that her song will play forever. Lior Lifshitz joins me to talk about her beloved best friend and shares some of their beautiful memories. Amidst tremendous grief,Lior describes Shir’s heroism in protecting civilians, her enduring light and a few of the ways that Shir’s family and friends are memorializing her impactful life - a life which exuded true courage, endless laughter and enormous love.

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Matan Gendelman’s harrowing account of her and her family’s ordeal on October 7th, reflects the extraordinary lengths a mother goes to protect her family, turning an agonizing 20 hours into a narrative of resilience and hope, shaping a brighter future for her children despite the challenges they faced.

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Adva Adar’s mission to bring home her kidnapped grandmother Yafa Adar reveals a remarkable tale of strength and determination. Despite the tremendous losses on October 7th, Adva, drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s resilience, seeks to rebuild and create new, joyful memories, guided by Yafa’s exemplary survival skills and the transformative power to grow from trauma.

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