An Aural Account

The world’s response to Hamas’s brutal terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, has exposed a painful reality that many of us never wished to face. In this episode, Daniel Ohana and I explore the moral inconsistencies prevalent in the wake of the Israel-Hamas War. We examine the boundaries of free speech and activism versus performative activism. We relate intersectionality to our understandin...

The March for Israel on November 14, 2023, was the largest pro-Israel rally in United States history with over 290,000 people marching peacefully at the National Mall in Washington DC and over 250,000 participating online. The rally aimed to show solidarity with the state and people of Israel, condemn antisemitism, and demand the immediate and safe release of the hostages taken by Hamas. In this e...

Over the last century, the media has misled the public by villainizing and politicizing the fight for Jewish survival. The Jewish nation has been threatened since the beginning of time, yet we have prevailed. Many believe that educating themselves through the news and research can give them an understanding of the complicated and lengthy history of the Middle East conflict and by extension, Israel...

When you live somewhere, you get a much better understanding of the culture and society than if you were just to visit. Being blessed with the opportunity to live abroad in Israel for the year has highlighted the beauty of a country of one people, a family. Listen as my friends and madrichim from around the world on my World Bnei Akiva program called Kivun share personal anecdotes about unique exp...

The question “Who are you?” has compelled many to set foot into long self-discovery journeys over several years or even decades. But what if it is more simple than we think? In this episode, I break down the concept of inner child and why is it important to understand ourselves and others through it. I reflect on how many people, including myself, find themselves drawn to what they loved doing as...

Many people deem energy to be a sham or ludicrous while in reality, it is what our entire universe is comprised of. The conceptual idea of this episode has been in the works for over a year and now felt like the right time to talk about it. In this episode, I explore how energy and the 12 Laws of Karma manifest themselves in our daily lives. Each of the laws is profound enough to be explored and i...

Silent lovers have been finding their way into my life recently quite often. In this episode, I explain the concept of silent lovers and read letters people wrote me. If you have something nice to say, say it. Let people know how you feel and compliment a new person every day. Collect words of affirmation and praise you receive and look back on it whenever you feel down.

Starting a completely new phase of life unlocked a new level of freedom I had never felt before. In this episode, I speak about the importance of having that freedom and how I have been putting my energy back into myself. Most of what it takes to do everything I dreamed of doing is believing that I can. And now I do. Please donate to my Sharsheret fundraiser, every dollar counts: Sharsheret Fundra...

This was recorded on Labor Day September 4, 2023. What is meant for you will find you in its right time, just be patient.

Have you ever been to a concert where everyone in the crowd was nearly identical to each other in appearance and behavior? Have you ever noticed how you feel much more free when listening to coming-of-age music while angrier when listening to rap? Well, Leah Chambers and I have. In this episode, we examine different identities and “eras” created by being a part of a certain audience and whether we...

This episode is a part of a series that explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of womanhood. The topics covered in this episode are: - Wedding Pinterest boards - The confidence gap between men and women - The expectation of perfection - The scene of girls getting ready to go out - The deep natural capacity to love, care, and sympathize Sources:  Opinion | The Hunger Fed by ‘Barbie’ and Taylor Sw...

There is a reason why people argue that love is necessary for our existence. We consume love in the media we watch, the music we listen to, and the art we admire. But what is love? To understand why love is such a fundamental value and inspiration in our society, we must examine what it means at a basic level. In this episode, I explore Ancient Greek's seven forms of love found in various rela...

In this episode, my friend, Leah Chambers, and I have a conversation about everything from confidence and our inner child to our addiction to our phones and why we need an internet apocalypse. Listen as we share our thoughts and laugh together.

It’s you, from June 14, 2023. Here is who we are at the end of the year. We hope we made you proud. X Dear, Future Lily and Molly- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vPOCD2pImLbUHmSAf8yRo?si=g0WO6xixQteLeJTZKMoEtw

One of the most attractive aspects of Kivun for me was the diverse nationalities of its participants. Over the year, we had the chance to learn about each other’s cultures, as well as our shared Jewish culture. In this episode, Sammy Schajer from London, Ilja Scherb from Germany, and Jacob Lecerof from Sweden join me to discuss the cultural differences between our countries. We open the conversati...

Ten-second intervals, minimal showers, copious amounts of canned food, repeat. In this episode, my friend Oliver Ziff and I unpack our experience on Marva, a two-month army basic training course. We share our views about the trials and tribulations of an IDF soldier, as well as unique struggles we faced. We reminisce about notable characters and stories from our time living on the Sde Boker Gadna...

If you were to open the YouTube app on my phone, most of the videos you would see on the Home page are philosophy related. But, that is the extent of my philosophy knowledge. In this episode, Mateo Resnick, a friend of mine who has been studying philosophy since he was sixteen, enlightens me on some basic schools of thought and his philosophy journey. He explores the everyday benefits of understan...

Addis Ken – አዲስ ቀን (“New Day” in Amharic) – is the name of a unique musical project from international composer, vocalist and sax player Abate Berihun. A prolific saxophonist, composer and vocalist, Berihun is one of Israel’s most prominent Ethiopian musicians, who has toured and collaborated with musical giants such as Mulatu Astatke, Mahmoud Ahmed and Gigi, and is the founder and leader of influ...

This episode is part of the “Lessons I’ve Learned” series, which tackles the significance of experiential learning. The following concepts are covered in this episode: -You become who you surround yourself with -Listen to your gut

Look up the word “gratitude” on any search engine and you will find millions of results. In this week’s episode, Edan Green joins me to explore why. In honor of Thanksgiving, we consider what gratitude means, as well as different ways to practice it. Edan shares what gratitude is through the lens of Judaism and Kabbalistic thought. We then contrast the pursuit of happiness to acceptance and discus...

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese contemporary artist, is recognized for being the most successful living female artist. While that is one of the aspects that drew me and Ella Goldwater to her, there were several others as well. In this episode, we discuss the captivating picturesque quality of her trademark polka dots and infinity installations. We consider how Kusama involves the viewer into her artwor...

The other day, while flipping through the pages in my journal, I stumbled upon an entry from my first day interning at the Wolfsonian-FIU Art Museum in Miami. In it, I document a story of the collections photographer, Lynton.

You have probably heard how essential it is to surround yourself with people who inspire you to grow. I know I have heard it too many times to count. This lesson never resonated with me as much as it does now, after being in an environment with artists who are incredibly creatively driven and talented. Three of them, Ella Goldwater, Liya Vaanunu, and Reuel Well, join me in a round table-styled dis...

This episode introduces the “Lessons I’ve Learned” series, which tackles the significance of experiential learning. The following concepts are covered in this episode: -Whatever is right for you will find you -The importance of reality -The importance of taking advantage of every opportunity given to you, as well as creating your own

The initial adventure I embarked on during my gap year was spending three weeks living communally on a kibbutz. There, I met Daniel Glassner, a 12th-grade student and Magen David Adom (MDA) instructor, who has lived on Ein HaNatziv for the majority of his life. This episode is a conversation about Daniel’s everyday life as a teenager on one of Israel’s only remaining religious Kibbutzim. He descri...