In this episode, we speak with a young and motivated professional who has over six years of experience in building, scaling, and consulting high-growth technology businesses globally.
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Raw, but Resilient, with Dr. Anat Brunstein Klomek
11/02/2024Join us for an intimate and eye-opening conversation with Prof. Anat Brunstein Klomek, Dean of Reichman University’s School of Psychology. Dive into the heart of resilience amidst the Israel-Gaza war, the pervasive impact of trauma and PTSD, the challenges of social media toxicity, and learn how to communicate with children about the complexities of our reality. We also hear about Anat’s personal journey of navigating through a profound tragedy six months prior to October 7, and her experiences with anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric at Columbia University, as well as insight into her own strategies for maintaining resilience in the face of adversity.
Prof. Anat Brunstein Klomek is the Dean of Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology at Reichman University and a clinical psychologist. Anat completed her post-doctoral fellowship and was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University in New York. In the last years she has been the academic advisor of the Israel Ministries of Health and Education as part of the national suicide prevention program. Anat is the Israeli representative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), and the assistant editor of Archives of Suicide Research and a member of editorial board of Lancet Psychiatry. Her primary research interests include depression, suicidality, bullying/cyber bullying, interpersonal therapy, learning disorders/ADHD and eating disorders.
Nelly Blanga – Ep5
11/02/2024Nelly Blanga is a guest like no other, She is the beloved Nonna of host Sabrina Shance. Nelly was born in Sidon, Southern Lebanon, and in 1948, she moved to Beirut where she met David who she later married. Together they immigrated to Israel, and then to Milan, and then to London, and then back to Israel. Over the years, they picked up friends, family, and recipes. In this episode she shares her life story, marriage advice, her love for cooking and the kitchen, and how family is the most important thing for her. Tune in to this episode to laugh, feel good, and learn how to make Nonna’s famous Sayadiyeh.
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Ep 7 – with Yvonne Saba
07/02/2024Don’t you hate it when your dad gets angry? On this episode we are joined by our executive producer and manger of the international radio here at Audioversity, Yvonne Saba as she tells the story about her dad.
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Holding both Joy and Suffering Amidst War, with Stephen Fulder, Ph.D
07/02/2024Amidst the horrors of war, meditation guru Stephen Fulder finds redemption in being present with both joy and sorrow; in dancing with his dog during his walks in the beautiful village he helped found; in the close communal life with his Arab neighbors; and in his unwavering devotion to compassion and humanity. Join us for a profound conversation with Stephen as he reminds us of what truly matters in this world.
Stephen Fulder is the founder and senior teacher of Tovana, the largest meditation society in Israel. Stephen was born in London in 1946, educated at Oxford University and has a Ph.D in molecular biology. He has been practicing Buddhism and meditation for 45 years, including years in India. Stephen has been teaching classes, groups, and retreats intensively for 30 years. He has had 16 books published including the best seller ערות בחיי היומיום (English version: What’s Beyond Mindfulness: Waking Up To This Precious Life) and The Five Powers. He is the founder of the Middleway organization and has been active in peace and ecological work in the Middle East. He’s also one of the founders of the ecological village of Clil in the Western galilee.
Michelle Hirschfield – Ep4
04/02/2024Michelle Herschfeld is an extrordinary woman. She raised 4 boys all while working hard as a lawyer in the UK and is now a loving grandma who loves spending quality time with each of her grandchildren. Michelle has such fond memories of the food her mother and grandmother made for her and still makes her mother’s famous sponge cake. In typical Jewish fashion, Michelle can tell you about her ancestors and their journey from Eastern Europe to the UK in great detail and as a proud Jew, she has always taken an active role in community life, spending many years volunteering for Jewish humanitarian causes.
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Ep 6 – Animals
31/01/2024Don’t you hate when animals aren’t human, yes this obvious statement is filled with Rafi and Gina’s fun stories with animals, pets and fears of animals and as always much more!
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Myrna Binun – Ep3
28/01/2024Marna Binun, an Israeli-South African Olah, shares everything about her upbringing, how she evolved in her Judaism and the culture shock of moving from South Africa to Raanana in the 80’s. Her positive outlook on marriage, family, and life, is not to be missed. Marna shares her hearty soup recipe as well as quick dinner ideas.
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Ruchama Kraus – Ep2
28/01/2024This episode is in Hebrew.
Ruchama Kraus shares her life story, from growing up in Bnei Berak, to spending many years living in Iran with her husband, and then returning to Israel to have her kids. Ruchama was a businesswoman, a dance teacher and so much more. She shares her advice, unique outlook on life, and her famous Hungarian goulash recipe. Don’t miss out.
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Ep 5 – with Sofia Klein
24/01/2024Don’t you hate it when public transport with Sofia Klein.
Yes, the title is an explanation on its own. Join Gina, Rafi and guest Sofia talk about the insane stories experienced, with so much more!
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