Former Minister of Science and Technology, Tech entrepreneur, and Father to 4, Izhar Shay shares how he's commemorating the 1500 lives lost due to the October 7th invasion by Hamas terrorists, of which his beloved youngest son, Yaron Oree Shay was one of those killed. It was Yaron’s bravery & courage as he fought 100s of terrorists that saved 100s of innocent civilians at Kibbutz Kerem Shalom as well as fellow soldiers, female and male. Izhar founded Next October, an organization committed to seeding as many Israeli startups as there were lives lost, highlighting the power to rise up and rebuild in the face of catastrophic loss.

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Eli Beer founded United Hatzalah in 1989, and through his organization, consisting of 7000 Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze volunteers, they have responded to over 6 million emergencies, both in Israel and worldwide.

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Bet Elazraki, is a children’s home in Israel. Over the past 35 years, Director Yehuda Kohn and his wife Riki have raised over 500 children, in addition to their 5 biological children. Yehuda believes that being a parent isn’t just about bringing a child into the world, parenting is about raising children in a home where they are loved, supported and nurtured, so that one day, they too can become parents and raise their children with similar values. I spoke separately with Yehuda, Shira - one of the director’s of his girls study programs as well as Mali & Maayan, 2 graduates from the children’s home. My conversations illuminated Bet Elazraki’s success in creating family where resiliency and love endures well beyond childhood.

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Dr. Osnat Levtzion-Korach is a mother to 4 sons, an Iron Woman Triathlete and the first female CEO to run an Israeli hospital. Under her remarkable leadership at Shamir Medical Center, Dr. Levtzion-Korach discusses with me a few of the many therapies that are trailblazing in patient care and impact, such as diabetes, PTSD, strokes, allergies, arrhythmias and sperm retrieval from fallen soldiers. Of profound significance is the humanity with which she approaches the immeasurable complexities of her role under the current circumstances.

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Noa Navon is a mother of 5 - which includes being a caregiver to her 2nd eldest daughter whose victorious battle over a brain tumour was fraught with challenges. She is also a champion for her 11 year old autistic son. A devoted wife and art therapist, Noa has just returned from Cyprus where she spent a week treating the young survivors of the October 7th Nova massacre through art therapy.

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As a reserve soldier, Gili Giyat’s mobilization unit has now returned from Gaza. However, his 20 year son remains there as an active duty soldier serving in a special unit. Knowing first hand the dangers and risks to his son, my conversation with Gili explores the conflicting relationship between a father’s love and concern for his son’s safety & wellbeing, with the acceptance that it is his son’s duty to serve and protect his country and its people.

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20 year old Shir Eilat, a commander in the Israeli army was on duty, guarding Kibbutz Nachal Oz when she and most of her unit’s female soldiers were killed by Hamas terrorist on October 7th. Shir means “song” in Hebrew. Her family & community are determined to continue to keep Shir’s magnetic spirit alive so that her song will play forever. Lior Lifshitz joins me to talk about her beloved best friend and shares some of their beautiful memories. Amidst tremendous grief,Lior describes Shir’s heroism in protecting civilians, her enduring light and a few of the ways that Shir’s family and friends are memorializing her impactful life - a life which exuded true courage, endless laughter and enormous love.

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Matan Gendelman’s harrowing account of her and her family’s ordeal on October 7th, reflects the extraordinary lengths a mother goes to protect her family, turning an agonizing 20 hours into a narrative of resilience and hope, shaping a brighter future for her children despite the challenges they faced.

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