Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot

In this episode, we sit down with Elon Penn to explore the story behind TorahTLV, a growing community that is making Torah learning engaging, welcoming, and relevant for people from all walks of life.

We talk about building meaningful connections, creating spaces where different types of Jews can come together, and how TorahTLV is breaking down barriers through open conversation, learning, and community. Whether you’re deeply connected to Jewish learning or simply curious about what brings people together, this episode offers an inspiring look at the power of shared values and authentic community.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about identity, belonging, and finding connection in an increasingly divided world.

In this episode, we sit down with Havneh Feder-Haugabook, a San Francisco native, former lone soldier, current miluimnik and CEO of Kol HaAdama (“Voice of the Earth”), to hear the story behind a mission that’s redefining what recovery can look like for veterans.

From leaving San Francisco to serve in Israel, to navigating the invisible wounds of combat, Havneh shares the experiences that inspired him to create Kol HaAdama, a place where healing begins through community, nature and the art of winemaking.

Together, we talk about PTSD, the stigma surrounding mental health, what true healing looks like, and why some of life’s hardest moments can become the catalyst for something far greater than ourselves.

This is a conversation about resilience, purpose and finding hope in unexpected places. Whether you’ve served, know someone who has, or simply want to better understand the journey of healing after trauma, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Kol HaAdama (“Voice of the Earth”) and its mission to support veterans through healing, community and winemaking.

Havneh Feder-Haugabook
kolhaadama.org
Email: Havneh@kolhaadama.org

In this week’s episode, we’re keeping things light, fun, and a little too honest as we dive into our biggest red flags, green flags, and everything in between. From relationship habits and first impressions to the traits we admire (and the ones that make us run the other way), we share our unfiltered opinions, personal stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

It’s a chance to get to know us better, hear some of our funniest takes, and maybe even decide whether we’d pass each other’s own red-flag test. Tune in for a fun conversation filled with honesty, humor, and a few surprising confessions. 🎙️🚩💚

In this episode, we sit down with Sigahl Silvera to hear the powerful story behind her family’s foundation and the experiences that shaped her journey. From growing up in New York to witnessing the impact of 9/11 abroad, Sigahl reflects on how moments of tragedy, resilience, and community influenced both her personal and professional life.

We discuss the lasting effects of September 11th, the importance of giving back, and how one family’s commitment to helping others grew into a foundation dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Along the way, Sigahl shares lessons on leadership, purpose, and finding ways to create positive change in the face of adversity.

This conversation is a reminder of how personal experiences can inspire a lifetime of service, connection, and community building.

And for one of our hosts, this conversation was a little more personal than listeners might expect, but you’ll have to tune in to find out why.

This week, Ariel and May sit down with Stacie Stufflebeam, Executive Director of the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation, for a conversation about service, sacrifice, and the people who support soldiers behind the scenes.

As both a lone soldier mother and a leader within one of the organizations making the greatest impact for lone soldiers, Stacie shares her unique perspective on what it was like watching her Lone Soldier sons serve, the challenges and emotions that come with supporting lone soldiers, and how those experiences eventually led her to a career helping thousands of soldiers far from home.

From personal stories and difficult moments to the importance of community, resilience, and finding purpose, this episode offers a side of the lone soldier experience that isn’t often discussed—the families, parents, and support systems standing behind the uniform.

https://michaellevinlonesoldier.org/ 

In this episode, we’re joined by Ron, a Modern Orthodox Jew who moved to Israel from Switzerland. Ron shares how the spectrum of Judaism is much wider here than it often feels when living abroad, and how encountering Israel’s diverse Jewish landscape has shaped the way he navigates daily life.
He also talks about building a life in Israel beyond religion, including his decision to open and invest in his production business, Ron Karger Production, and what it’s like to balance work, identity, and everyday realities.

In this episode, we sit down with Potter, a Christian who moved to Israel during the war, to talk about what it means to build a life here as a minority. Potter shares why he chose to come, the decision to stay, and how his faith and identity shape his experience of living in Israel as an adult.
It’s an honest conversation about belonging, resilience, and navigating everyday life in a country made up of many identities, with plenty of humor and unexpected funny moments along the way.

Be honest, are you healing, or just watching reels about healing?

In this episode, we dive into the fine line between real growth and over-consuming self-help content. We talk about why healing content feels so good, when it actually helps, and when it quietly replaces real action.

Also, we fully spiral trying to remember the word for being both an introvert and an extrovert (yes, it exists, no, we did not remember it in real time).

After a hiatus from the game, we decided it was time to step back into the world of basketball, and we couldn’t think of a better person to do it with.

Nitzan Aaron, co-host of the Baseline podcast, joins us to break down everything you need to know about basketball in Israel. Along the way, he opens up about life as a lone soldier, some wild reserve stories, what life looks like now, and yes, even his biggest friar moment.

We grew up thinking our 20s would be the era of “having it all figured out”: confidence, careers, relationships, life as a whole… turns out, not exactly 😅

In this episode, we talk honestly about the things we really thought would be easier by now, and the moments that caught us being a little friariyot along the way. We dive into friendships, careers, self-confidence, and those quiet moments where you realize you’re still figuring it all out.

If you’ve ever thought, “Wait… how did I end up here?” then this one’s for you

We didn’t expect nutrition to be one of the hardest parts of life after the army, especially after moving to Israel.

In this episode, we talk about superfoods, rebuilding our bodies as women after years of imbalance, and how food slowly became part of reorganising our lives, with more intention.
From missing minerals to relearning how to take care of ourselves, this conversation is about healing, balance, and choosing to start again, one meal at a time.

Hustle culture is one of the most talked-about trends today especially for women. In this episode we explore what it really means to always be busy and why we often feel both pressure to hustle and guilt for owning our ambition.

We talk about burnout balance and how to practice gratitude for what we already have without giving up on what we want next.
This conversation is about choosing kindness toward ourselves while still honoring our drive and confidence.

Because you can slow down stay grateful and still fully own your bad bitch self.

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.