Eitan Chitayat, Founder and Creative Director of international Natie Branding Agency and creator of the viral video "I'm that Jew," speaks to the importance of being openly Jewish. Chitayat believes that being outwardly proud allows Jews to take control of their narrative, ultimately humanizing their existence and resisting the false narratives put upon them. In addition, Chitayat emphasizes the importance of collective healing within the Jewish community. By coming together, rather than hiding, we can foster 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.

Marie-Alice Legrand, a recent graduate of Columbia Law School and co-founder of the Law Students Against Antisemitism student organization at Columbia Law School, discusses navigating the aftermath of October 7th. Legrand credits her unequivocal support for the Jewish community to her upbringing in Germany. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of early education when it comes to combatting anti-Semitism and the importance of being a vocal ally. Lastly, she draws parallels between today's political climate with that of World War II, noting that history may be repeating itself.

Marie-Alice Legrand, a recent graduate of Columbia Law School and co-founder of the Law Students Against Antisemitism student organization at Columbia Law School, discusses navigating the aftermath of October 7th. Legrand credits her unequivocal support for the Jewish community to her upbringing in Germany. In addition, she emphasizes the importance of early education when it comes to combatting anti-Semitism and the importance of being a vocal ally. Lastly, she draws parallels between today's political climate with that of World War II, noting that history may be repeating itself.

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.

Dr. Ilana Kwartin is the Executive Director of Healing Space Rishhpon, an innovative healing center that aims to rehabilitate the mind-body connection ruptured by trauma. Dr. Kwartin recounts her experiences at the start of the war and how she has been prioritizing the healing of those most affected, all while holding space for her own healing and her family's healing. She explains how the body keeps the score and the importance of Healing Space Rishhpon's work as they provide individuals with a safe, healing environment to process their trauma. 

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.

Syrian-Lebanese/German activist Rawan Osman, Founder of ArabsAsk, a forum meant for Arabs to ask questions and challenge preconceived notions about Judaism and Israel, and Chairwoman of PostOctober7, describes how she navigates hatred and criticism throughout her activsm. In addition, she provides insight into how to combat misinformation and polarization on college campuses and how to have productive dialogue about the Middle East. Osman emphasizes the importance of early education, sharing how this was pivotal in her journey to become an advocate for peace in Israel. 

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.

Natalie Sanandaji, Public Affairs Officer at the Combat Antisemitism Movement, shares what it was like to narrowly survive the Nova festival massacre on October 7th. Hoping to find an escape within the music festival, Sanandaji describes the trauma that actually came from it. In addition, she describes the idea of a "choiceless choice" and how this ultimately allowed her to escape. Using storytelling as a way to heal and process her own trauma, Sanandaji continues to demonstrate strength and resiliency as she uses her voice to speak for those no longer with us.