Michael Starr is the Diaspora affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, covering global Jewish affairs, antisemitism, and radical anti-Israel activities. Previously, Starr was the correspondent for legal affairs and police affairs. Starr is a veteran of the October 7 war and earned a BA in government and diplomacy and an MA in security studies at Reichman University.

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Host and Creator: Manya Marcus

Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis

Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick

Logo Design: Hallel Gradwohl and Maya Zanger-Nadis

Outro Music: "Abba" by Elijah Aaron Listen on Spotify or Apple Music

Racheli Konstantyn is an American-Israeli singer, actor and performer located in Ramat Gan, Israel. Trained at the Ono School of Music in Kiryat Ono, Racheli has a passion for storytelling and a dream of performing on Broadway. You can follow Racheli on Instagram.

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Host and Creator: Manya Marcus

Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis

Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick

Logo Design: Hallel Gradwohl and Maya Zanger-Nadis

Outro Music: "Alfonsina Y El Mar" by Mercedes Sosa, performed by Racheli Konstantyn Listen to the original on Spotify or Apple Music Listen to Racheli's performance on Instagram or Facebook

Aleeza is the creator, writer, and lead actor of HOT’s scripted comedy-drama Chanshi, produced by Kastina Productions. Brooklyn-born and raised, Chanowitz moved to Israel in 2011 and attended the Sam Spiegel Film School in Jerusalem.

Chanowitz is currently developing her second series with Kastina, Big Crater (featured in the Sam Spiegel Series Lab), as well as a limited series adaptation of Zeruya Shalev’s best-selling Love Life for HOT.

She lives in Tel Aviv with her husband and gorgeous daughter.

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Host and Creator: Manya Marcus

Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis

Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick

Logo Design: Hallel Gradwohl and Maya Zanger-Nadis

Outro Music: ⁠⁠"Leviatan" by Orian Shukrun and Ohad Darshan Listen on Spotify or Apple Music

Debra Neal, a current resident of Jerusalem, has 15 years of experience in the hair care industry. Debra is originally from Bakersfield, California, where she trained as a hairstylist after the recession in 2008. In 2014, Debra moved to Israel to continue her career. She has provided hair care to soldiers during the current war and continues to bring beauty and smiles to everyone around her. For more info about Debra or to book an appointment, check out her Instagram: @hair.stories_with.deb.

After October 7th, Arye started a Facebook group called Jerusalem Helping Others, which focuses on volunteering for soldiers and evacuees centered in and around Jerusalem. He participates in such activities weekly, knowing from firsthand experience what is required during wartime. You can also follow his activities (and twice-a-year sales) on the Instagram page Jerusalem_Books_and _Comics. Outro music: "Nafshi" by Yonina, cover by Noah Bar-Shain and Meir Kreitman

Evgenia Barushtray was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and now lives outside Tel Aviv. She is an artist, whose work can be found here. You can also follow Evgenia on Instagram.

Outro Song: Metzapim by Nuriel

Born in Israel, Dr. Nesrin Abu Ata attended Ben Gurion Medical School, where she focused on global health. Learn more about Dr. Abu Ata on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. She also hosts a podcast, My Grandmother's Blessings. Outro song: Brave Souls by Elijah Aaron.

Yocheved Kim Ruttenberg is a 23-year-old woman who sprang into action after the war broke out, raising thousands of dollars in donations. She came to Israel in late October and has been coordinating volunteer trips through the Sword of Iron volunteer Facebook group, which now has over 30,000 members. Outro song: Pashut Hashir by Anat Malamud