Jonathan Bar Giora, renowned Israeil composer and head of the BFA School of Audio and Video Arts at Sapir College, shares powerful stories of grief and resilience. Describing the time after October 7th as a "marathon of pain and tragedy," Bar Giora describes how he found strength within his community. He details the commmunity he created with his students and how they engaged in collective healing. In addition, Bar Giora speaks to the medium of film as a meaningful way to process one's trauma. 

Dr. Or Duek is a licensed clinicial psychologist and assistant professor at the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Community Health Sciences at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the effects of exposure to stress on humans. Using his clinical background, Dr. Duek joined the IDF as a mental health lieutenant where he helped soldiers navigate their own trauma during the war. Drawing on a strength-based perspective, Dr. Duek shares how he is helping soldiers reframe their traumatic experiences into a coherent narrative that promotes strength and resilience. 

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern shares her writings, her collection of poems related to the October 7th massacre. She is inviting you, our listeners, to send in your poems relating to a traumatic event in your life. Calling all poets.

In this episode, we speak with 19-year-old UCLA student and activist Eli Tsives, whose powerful story highlights the alarming rise of antisemitism on college campuses. Eli recounts his experience of being blocked from attending his classes simply because he is Jewish, offering a personal perspective on the challenges Jewish students face in academic spaces.

Despite these obstacles, Eli has become a passionate advocate for justice and inclusion, using his voice to combat hatred and misinformation. We discuss his journey, the importance of standing up to discrimination, and how to foster understanding and unity on college campuses.

Join us as Eli shares his courageous story, offering both inspiration and actionable insights on dismantling antisemitism and creating a more inclusive academic environment for all.

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern shares her writings, her collection of poems related to the October 7th massacre. She is inviting you, our listeners, to send in your poems relating to a traumatic event in your life. Calling all poets.

Join us as we speak with Jonah Platt, artist, activist, and host of Being Jewish. Jonah shares his journey as a proud Jewish advocate, insights on combating antisemitism, and strategies for navigating tough conversations with empathy and compassion. Through humor and wisdom, he inspires listeners to embrace their roots, foster dialogue, and build bridges in a divided world.