What Came After

Tell Me What You Need

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.