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Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 13 Resilient: PTSD, Trauma and Healing After October 7th
This episode focuses on the concept of PTSD, and the incredible resilience that the people of Israel have managed to largely have since October 7th. Chava Floryn created her wonderful movie “Resilient,” and I gathered the people from the documentary, as well as a few select people who were allowed to screen it and discuss.
Culture
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Shorba, the tomato, chicken and rice soup recipe that we highlight here is a beloved classic from the Babylonian kitchen.
“Hinenu” Book Captures Israel’s People and Personalities as Population Hits 10 Million
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Finding Her Light: Michele Kuvin Kupfer’s Journey from Trauma to Triumph
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Table For Five
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Summer Lovin… in Croatia and Beyond
Jewish Chemists Who Changed the World
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