This week on Restart with Debbie, I sat down with Hallel Silverman, for a powerful and honest conversation about activism, identity, and what it really means to show up as a Jew today.

We talked about working with teenagers and college students, building confidence instead of fear, and why education alone isn’t enough, we also need tools. From teaching young people how to protest safely and articulately, to creating chants and messages that cut through hate, this episode dives into what modern Jewish activism looks like in real life.

We also spoke openly about antisemitism as the oldest form of hatred, how it reinvents itself in every generation, and why so many Jews today feel safer in Israel than anywhere else in the world. From death threats abroad to the reality of walking openly as a Jew, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply personal.

This isn’t about shouting louder.
It’s about resilience, clarity, and courage.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

This week on Restart with Debbie, I sat down with two remarkable young leaders, Yocheved Kim and Sammy Yahood, whose paths crossed through tragedy and transformed into purpose.

We spoke about courage, Jewish identity, faith, and what it means to stand strong in a world that often asks us to shrink. From confronting hatred and media distortion, to rediscovering pride, values, and responsibility, this conversation goes far beyond politics.

It’s about culture.

It’s about leadership.

And it’s about choosing action over helplessness.

This episode is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. A reminder that strength and kindness are not opposites, and that every individual has the power to create change.

This week on Restart with Debbie, I had the joy of sitting down with Jake — a young, inspiring soul who packed up his life in Wisconsin and chose to begin again in Tel Aviv.

Jake arrived in Israel right in the middle of COVID, with no clear plan and a very open heart. What followed was a journey of learning Hebrew, falling in love, finding his place, and eventually opening a bicycle shop in the heart of the city. His story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes life doesn’t unfold according to a map — it unfolds through courage, curiosity, and trust.

We talked about aliyah, belonging, and what it really means to build community. Jake shared honestly about running a small business during wartime, how the war affected his shop, and how people showed up for him in ways he never expected. We also spoke about what it means to support Israel through everyday actions — not just words.

And of course, we laughed. About Israeli culture, food, sabich, Yemeni flavors, and all those small moments that suddenly make you realize: I’m home.

This is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, love, and choosing to build a life where your heart truly belongs.

In this episode, I sat with Micah and we went straight into the hard questions:
What is the real difference between antisemitism and Islamic fanaticism?
Why has Israel spent decades protecting people who now deny its right to exist?
And how do we empower our youth to fight not with anger, but with identity?

We talked about army service, resilience, Zionism, living with purpose in Israel, and why the Jewish story will always outlast hate.

It’s raw, honest, challenging and exactly the conversation our generation needs right now.

In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of hosting Yuval Malka. A retired police officer, former Head of Intelligence for the Israeli Border Police, and a panelist on Israeli Channel 14. Beyond his impressive resume and his studies in the Israel Police Command and Staff Course, Yuval brings a depth of experience and perspective that you can truly feel. Our conversation went far beyond titles. We talked about leadership, resilience, and the real-world challenges behind Israel’s security landscape. It’s an honest, powerful, and eye opening discussion that I’m grateful to share with you.

This week on Restart with Debbie, I sat down with Ronn Torossian, a brilliant Entrepreneur and Jewish communal leader who understands Israel in a way the world often struggles to see.

From Sephardic Syrian-Jewish traditions to Tel Aviv’s energy, from viral war-time content to the responsibility of shaping public opinion, Ronn brings a perspective that is raw, honest, and deeply rooted in identity.

We talked about what it means to live through this moment in Jewish history, how creators became frontline communicators overnight, and why authenticity is the only real currency left online. We spoke about navigating fear, community, tradition, and the power of using your voice, even when the world tries to silence it. It’s an emotional, eye-opening conversation about culture, belonging, and the role of storytellers today.

I’m grateful for his insight, his honesty, and his heart. I can’t wait for you to hear this one.

This week on Restart with Debbie, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with one of the most powerful, passionate, and inspiring women I know — Judge Trudy Stern, from New York.
Trudy isn’t just a judge; she’s a leader, a mother, a grandmother, and a proud Jewish activist whose work through NORPAC has shaped the U.S.–Israel relationship for over two decades.

Together, we spoke about her personal journey — from a ski trip in Colorado that changed her life, to standing before members of Congress, fighting for Israel’s voice in the world.
We talked about the rise in antisemitism, the importance of truth in media, and what it really means to “get off the couch and do something.”

It’s a conversation full of wisdom, strength, and love for Israel.
I’m so proud to call her my friend — and I promise, this episode will leave you feeling both inspired and empowered. 💙🇮🇱

Hi my loves, welcome back to Restart!

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my cousin the world-renowned architect Kobi Karp, for a beautiful and personal conversation about life, design, and the meaning of home.

From his early days in Hadera and Minneapolis to shaping skylines across Miami, Dubai, and beyond, Kobi shares how culture, light, and emotion guide his architectural vision. We talk about sustainability, peace, and finding harmony between nature and space and how Israeli spirit and Jewish values subtly shape his work across the globe.

This is more than a talk about architecture, it’s about building a life filled with beauty, resilience, and purpose.

Hi, my loves 💖 Welcome back to Restart! In this special episode, I had the joy of hosting my dear friend Rami once again at my home in Tel Aviv. Together with Lucy, we laughed, cooked, and shared from the heart about life after the war, what it means to live in Israel today, and the flavors that keep us grounded.

We spoke about resilience, the beauty of simple food (yes, sabich is still our favorite!), and our dream of creating a Shabbat Club that brings together new olim, Israelis, and friends from around the world. From tiramisu battles to reflections on hope, this episode is a celebration of friendship, food, and the Israeli spirit.

In this very special episode of Restart, I had the honor of hosting Kayam Boccara once again. After a long lecture tour across the United States, Kayam returned to share not only his incredible personal story, but also the powerful experiences he had meeting Jewish communities abroad. From the battlefield in Gaza to months of rehabilitation, and now standing as a voice of hope and resilience, Kayam continues to inspire thousands with his journey. Our conversation dives into pain, healing, and the choice to turn trauma into purpose – reminding us all that even in the darkest moments, it is always possible to restart.