In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks about the experience and importance of telling stories with some of the creative team behind Israeli podcast Rays of Light: Dana Dvorin, Liat Fishman Lenny and Ira Fuchs. Their podcast captures the stories of women who survived the attacks of October 7, and shares them […]

Actresses and artists give voice to women’s Oct. 7 stories. https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/on-the-cover-preserving-womens-voices-from-war-through-art/article_ca3403b8-e132-11ee-bb9e-1f62c3b418dd.html

כבר שנים, מאז שעזבה את ערוץ הילדים, דבורין עוסקת בתיאטרון חברתי. בעקבות המלחמה הגתה את פרויקט “אורות באפלה”. “אנחנו צורכים את החומרים הכי קשים שאפשר ובדרך להפוך לפוסט־טראומטיים. הרגשתי שצריך למצוא דרך לספר את הסיפורים האלה בצורה פחות קשה להכלה”, היא מסבירה https://www.ynet.co.il/laisha/article/b1al4tzyp

דנה דבורין התארחה בתוכנית הבוקר של ערוץ 13, ושם פגשה את רוני לוי מקיבוץ חולית. מהמפגש הזה נולד פרק 18 של מיזם ״אורות באפלה״, ובו עירית קפלן נתנה את קולה לסיפורה המצמרר של רוני

Atar Maor, from Kibbutz Be'eri, shares a gripping account of 19.5 harrowing hours spent with her family in their Apartment Protected Space during the October 7th attack. Facing unimaginable fear, Atar grappled with decisions such as which knife to use for defense, all while striving to maintain normalcy for her children, emphasizing her fierce determination to protect her family at all costs. Watch Atar’s powerful testimony.

One of life's greatest mysteries is how and when we will die. When Sophie heard terrorists were in her neighborhood, she felt certain death was imminent. How did she stay calm in that moment? And how was she ultimately saved? Watch Sophie's gripping story of survival, courage, and hope during the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Be'eri.

Alina was enjoying the Nova party when chaos erupted—a sudden war between life and death. Amidst missiles and terror, she made split-second decisions for survival. Locked in a desperate struggle, she found courage in friends and strangers alike. This is a story of miraculous survival, where heroes emerged and hope persisted against all odds. Discover Alina's journey through harrowing events that shaped her life forever.

Witness Agam's terrifying escape from from the Nova party to a roadside shelter, that turened into a death trap for 25 people. Amidst the chaos, Agam felt death approaching, experiencing a surreal journey beyond life itself. Itamar's voice brought her back from the brink, and Agam emerged to find a scene of blood and and terror. Now, Agam bravely shares their story of survival and resilience against all odds. Explore this gripping testimony of courage and hope.

Miri woke to massive explosions on a peaceful morning in October. With chaos escalating and no help in sight, she and her family face a terrifying choice: leap from their burning home to escape or risk burning alive. Miri recounts the heart-stopping moments and the devastating aftermath, offering a powerful testament to resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable terror. Watch her testimony to grasp the profound impact of that fateful day.