Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

Hosted by: May Bini, Ariel Goldman, Rebecca Sasson

Welcome to “The Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot” podcast! We’re two girls sharing our experiences as lone soldiers and olim chadashim in Israel. Join us as we discuss life challenges, offering a unique perspective on avoiding “friar” mistakes. Tune in for candid confessions, humor, and practical insights to enrich your journey. Let’s navigate the Israeli experience together and confess something that resonates with you!

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  • May Bini

    May Bini

    May (25) grew up in Thailand and moved to Israeli in 2018 with Garin Tzabar to do the army. She is currently studying at Reichman University in the Samy Ofer School of Communications.

  • Ariel Goldman

    Ariel Goldman

    Ariel (23) grew up in California and moved to Israel over eight years ago, to build a meaningful and community-driven life. She is currently a second-year student at Reichman University in the Samy Ofer School of Communications and serves in the IDF Search and Rescue reserves. Ariel also volunteers at the university’s radio station, where […]

  • Rebecca Sasson

    Rebecca Sasson

    Rebecca (23) is originally from the US and grew up in Los Angeles. She moved to Israel in 2018 with Garin Tzabar and was a combat soldier in the Search and Rescue Brigade. She is currently studying at Reichman University in the Samy Ofer School of Communications.

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Lone Front

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
11/12/2025

Join us as we welcome our first guests of the season – Moriyah Azulay and Ziv Yaar – the inspiring founders behind the NGO Lone Front.
Recognizing the need for women lone soldiers to be seen and heard, whether currently serving, in reserves, or navigating life after service, they set out to create a space for support, belonging, and empowerment.

Lone Front is a non-profit dedicated to amplifying the voices of female lone combat soldiers and those in meaningful service, providing both financial assistance and community connection.

Tune in to hear how this meaningful initiative came to life and where it’s headed next.

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Watch out, we’re back! Season 2 – Ep1

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
04/12/2025

Welcome back to Confessions of Two Reformed Friyariot!
We took a little sabbatical, but we’re back and better than ever. You’re about to listen to two girls trying to navigate life as former lone soldiers and olot chadashot in Israel.
This season, we’re bringing you every angle and corner of our lives, sharing advice from our “friyar” days (that still sneak up on us sometimes), and talking honestly about the journey. We’ll have amazing guest speakers from the lone soldier and olim community, one of the most diverse and special worlds out there.
We’ve also decided to put a spotlight on womanhood this season, all the beauty, challenges, and chaos that come with being a woman in your 20s, especially while building a life in a foreign country that has become our home.

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The Difficulties of Being Bilingual Ft. Tali Kogan

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
16/06/2024

Join May with special guest and linguistic expert Tali Kogan as she navigates the multilingual complexities of Olim as shares all her insights and tips.

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The Daughter of Olim Ft. Zoe Marks

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
19/05/2024

Join Rebecca with special guest Zoe Marks as she shares her experience of being the daughter of Olim and how she navigates the everyday stereotypes that come with it.

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Don’t You Hate It When You’re a Friar? Ft. Gina Shankman

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
11/04/2024

Join May and Rebecca with special guest Gina Shankman (the host of Don’t You Hate It When) as she shares her funny stories about being a new olah and embarrassing friar situations in Israel.

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Hot for Olim (feat. Itay Hamri)

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
04/04/2024

Join May and Rebecca with special guest Itay Hamri, as he discloses all of his experiences, tips and tricks when it comes to dating olim. Girls, you might want to take notes.

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Olim Through the Eyes of an Israeli-Arab Ft. Koral Saeed

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
28/03/2024

Join May and Rebecca with special guest Koral Saeed with a unique perspective of new olim.

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Exploring Mental Health

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
14/03/2024

Join May and Rebecca on a special episode exploring the hardships and challenges new olim face.

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Dating Israelis Ft. Lee Kop

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
07/03/2024

Join May and Rebecca with special guest Lee Kop as they discuss dating in Israel and how to communicate with Israeli men.

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Navigating Israeli Bureaucracy

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
29/02/2024

Join May and Rebecca as they dissect the nightmare that is Israeli bureaucracy. Giving you tips and tricks on how to hack the system.

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Fresh Meat – New Oleh That Didn’t Do the Army Ft. Sigi Fisch

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
22/02/2024

Join May and Rebecca with special guest Sigi Fisch and learn about a different perspective of what it is to be a new olah!

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So… What is a Friar?

Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
15/02/2024

Welcome to The Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot! They’re just girls who want to help new olim get through day-to-day Israeli life and help them feel integrated into this crazy culture. Join May and Rebecca on a journey through the ups and downs of coming to a new country and finding your inner chutzpah.

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