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In this deeply moving episode, we are joined by Rachel Feldman from Montpellier, Vermont, an American whose connection to Israel spans decades and whose life was irrevocably changed by October 7.

Rachel had previously lived and worked in Israel as part of the Israel Teaching Fellows programme, supporting underperforming schools and building lasting relationships with her students. One of those pupils, Ronnie, later became a firefighter. On October 7, while attending the Nova music festival, Ronnie was murdered by Hamas after attempting to save his friends. When Rachel learned of his death, something shifted forever. Returning to Israel was no longer a question. It became a certainty.

Rachel took a three month leave of absence from her senior governmental role in Vermont and traveled to Israel. She arrived as part of a delegation and spent her first days visiting the massacre sites, bearing witness to the devastation and loss. Upon returning to the United States, her advocacy for Israel led to her role being changed and her voice effectively muted. Once Chief of Staff to the Governor, she was instructed not to speak publicly about Israel.

Within weeks, Rachel made the decision to return. This time she went back independently, determined to strengthen the land and people she loved. Basing herself in Jaffa, she continued to advocate for Israel openly through social media, while also giving television and radio interviews to US outlets directly from Israel. Alongside her advocacy, investigative journalism she volunteered wherever she was needed, baking challahs, supporting soldiers through Sar-El, and offering practical help on the ground during a time of national trauma.

This is a powerful conversation about grief, moral courage, and choosing action over silence. Listen to Rachel Feldman’s extraordinary story of volunteering and advocacy as she strives to do good while the world around her is in chaos.

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Helping Hands on the Farm — Shabbat Otef Farming in Israel

Since the outbreak of war, communities across Israel have rallied to support each other in new and meaningful ways. One of these grassroots responses is ShabbatOtefFarming.com, an initiative that connects volunteers with local farmers in need of extra help. Elisheva Picker created the website which functions as a hub where volunteers from all backgrounds and ages sign up to work alongside farmers on agricultural tasks such as weeding, harvesting and general farm support.

What makes this initiative especially unique is its weekly rhythm around Shabbat. Volunteers often organize their efforts on Saturdays, bringing people together to lend a hand on farms in the Otef region and beyond, with transportation provided thanks to partnerships with organisations like Leket Israel.

Over time, the group has grown to include hundreds of members dedicated to building community resilience and sustaining Israel’s agricultural life even in challenging times. For many participants, it’s not just agricultural work, it’s coming together, learning from one another, and supporting farmers whose labour feeds both land and spirit. Enjoy this wonderful episode with Elisheva sharing her story and how we can help the farmers in the Otef on a shabbat.

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In this episode, we speak with Aaliyah Fastman, co-founder of Tel Aviv–based cooking studio Citrus & Salt, about how a small, community-driven food business was suddenly transformed by the events of October 7.

Aaliyah shares the deeply personal story of how Citrus & Salt pivoted from hosting cooking classes and cultural food experiences to becoming Citizen’s Kitchen—a grassroots initiative dedicated to feeding soldiers, displaced families, and others impacted by the war.

What began as a few emergency meals quickly grew into a large-scale operation powered by volunteers, compassion, and the belief that food can be a form of care, resistance, and connection in times of crisis.

This conversation explores how community rises in moments of devastation—and how something as simple as a home-cooked meal can become a lifeline. Take a listen and subscribe so you dont miss an episode

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