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**What Came After**

Stories of how people’s lives changed on and after October 7, 2023

Latest Episodes:

About the Music (Stay Tuned for Season 2!) Nov 10, 2024

A note about our music as we wrap up Season 1 and prepare for Season 2.

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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

Stones In My Pocket Nov 03, 2024

On October 7th, defying his commander's orders, Nimrod Palmach traveled south towards the border, where he faced and eliminated over 30 Hamas terrorists. Preventing the terrorists from entering Kibbutz Alumim as well as Kibbutz Be'eri, he saved hundreds of Jewish lives. Hailed a "hero" by many international news outlets, including Fox News USA, ABC News UK, CBN News, Sky News Australia, and the Jerusalem Post, Nimrod has rejoined as a reservist in the IDF during the current Gaza/Israel war.
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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: "Noshem" by Elnatan

Listen on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠Apple Music

Tiny Little Minds Oct 27, 2024

Talya Tomer is an Israeli social entrepreneur in community-based placemaking. As the spouse of a IDF reservist and mother of three ages 2, 6, 8, her personal experiences since October 7th have deeply influenced her recent projects.
In response to the ongoing war, Tomer has been supporting children affected by the war. She authored and spearheaded the publication and distribution of two children’s books, designed for the kids of reservists and those displaced from their homes. Aimed at providing understanding and comfort in a reality where the adults around don’t always have the words, these books have been printed and distributed to 30,000 families, thanks to a combination of donations and community efforts. They can be purchased in Israel via this website.
Tomer is a graduate of Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.

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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: "Lose It" by Elnatan

Listen on ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠Apple Music

Start Me Up, I’ll Never Stop Oct 20, 2024

Since 1982, Jeff Seidel has introduced thousands of Jewish college students to their first Shabbat experience as well as offered free tours and classes through his Jewish Student Centers at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, and IDC in Herzliya. He has lived in Jerusalem’s Old City for over thirty years and connected tens of thousands to the Land of Israel. He has also authored “The Jewish Traveler’s Resource Guide,” which lists Shabbat placement programs around the world.

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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: "Valley (Jack Shorr Remix)" by NURIEL
Listen on ⁠Spotify ⁠or ⁠Apple Music

One Unit, One Team, One Group, One Family Oct 11, 2024

Mazal Tazazo, an Ethiopian Israeli woman who volunteers with at-risk youth, was forced to run once the terrorists infiltrated the Nova festival on October 7, 2023. One of the terrorists hit her in the head with his rifle, then dragged her across an open field. As she regained consciousness, she felt them tying her up with rope, straightening her legs and coming closer to her. As they reached toward her face, she played dead by holding her breath. They left her for dead in the field. By playing dead, she managed to survive.

Remo Alhuziyel, a Bedouin police officer, was one of the first responders to arrive at the scene of the Nova festival. Remo was supposed to start his shift in security for the festival in Re'im at 6:30 a.m., but he was early for his shift and immediately got caught up in the fighting with Hamas terrorists. He rescued hundreds of people who were at the festival. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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: "Caught in a Flame" by NURIEL
Listen on ⁠Spotify ⁠or ⁠Apple Podcasts

I Was Sent By The Future Oct 06, 2024

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

The Show Must Go On Sep 29, 2024

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

What Is Your Wound? Sep 22, 2024

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

Hair Stories Sep 15, 2024

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.

Tell Me What You Need Sep 08, 2024

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

No One Is Going To Save You Sep 01, 2024

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

Medicine Knows No Boundaries Aug 25, 2024

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.

How Are You Here Right Now? Aug 18, 2024

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

Keep Doing It Aug 18, 2024

Chana Boteach is the CEO of the Kosher Company and lives in Israel. The company has a store in Jerusalem or can be accessed online at www.kosher..

Chana believes that sexuality has become impersonalized and devalued, resulting in loneliness, failure to connect and sexual boredom. She hopes to bring the erotic secrets of Judaism to a universal, 21st century audience and reclaim the true power of sexual intimacy.

Outro song: women, life, freedom by Shifra Jacobs.

Now We Are The Research Aug 18, 2024

Supernova survivor Shye Klein moved from rural Canada to Israel in 2023 after he developed a deep connection to the land and its people. You can find Shye through his website.
Outro song: Sparks by Bizarre Contact and Bubble.

Introduction Aug 04, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, What Came After.

What Came After is hosted by Manya Marcus, an American psychotherapist who will interview public figures and private citizens about the heartbreaking events of October 7th and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war.
We will bring you moving, inspiring stories you won't hear anywhere else, shedding light on perspectives that are often overlooked. Season 1 coming Aug. 18.

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