Hero Israel

Since the war began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas' horrific attacks on Israel, I have heard countless stories of unassuming individuals who have played a huge role in keeping our country going without even realising it. I call them "everyday heroes".In Hero Israel, I speak to a range of heroes, from those who carve out several hours of their already-busy week to give to others, to those who have pivoted their entire day-to-day life to contribute. From cooking for soldiers to rehousing displaced families, Israel is truly indebted to these people. They tend to fly under the radar, but I have spent the last few months finding them and giving them a chance to tell their stories and share what drives them to do what they do.The podcast has been produced in memory of my brother, the late Sergeant Nathanel Young, who was tragically killed on October 7, 2023, while defending his base and the nearby Kibbutz of Zikim.

Hero Israel is a religion podcast hosted by Eliot Young, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Eliot Young hosts Hero Israel, a religion show with 15 episodes published.

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  Dr D. Leitner: Defying the Odds to Serve Your Country… Again

  Jan 18, 202654 minS0

  <p >Dr David Leitner (Dr. D.) is a disabled IDF veteran who suffers from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). When he got injured during his army service, he was originally told he'd be back in active duty shortly. However, that was not the case, and David eventually found out he'd likely have to deal with severe, sudden pain for the rest of his life. He has now returned to service in the IDF as a leadership and teamwork mentor in the Commando school.</p> <p >In this episode, Dr. David Leitner shares his inspiring journey from being a soldier in...

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  Shabbos Kestenbaum: Standing Up for Jewish Students After October 7

  Jan 5, 202652 minS0

  <p >In this episode, I speak with THE Shabbos Kestenbaum, an American-Jewish graduate of Harvard Divinity School who has become a leading voice confronting antisemitism on university campuses since October 7.</p> <p >Shabbos rose to national prominence as the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the school failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students following the Hamas attacks. Since then, he has testified before the US Congress and the Israeli Knesset, appeared across major media outlets, and debated some of the most vocal critics of Israel and the Jewish community.</p> <p >In this conversation, we discuss...

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  Seagal Hagege: A Mother to all Soldiers

  Dec 14, 202549 minS0

  <p>On October 7, 2023, Seagal was set to celebrate her Aliyaversary (anniversary of the day she moved to Israel), while at the same time wondering whether she was going to stay in Israel. All that changed with Hamas' attacks on Israel, with Seagal springing into action to source and deliver much-needed equipment to soldiers all over the country, and another initiative to turn used helmets into art. This is the story of how Kadima Concierge was born.</p> <p>In this episode, Seagal shares her Aliyah challenges, her connection with the soldiers she has supported, and how she has involved artists...

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  Eddie Hammerman: The UK Jewish Community's Voice for Israel

  Dec 1, 20251h 12mS0

  <p >In this episode, I speak with Eddie Hammerman, a PR guru and an activist in the UK Jewish community, about his experiences and responses to the events surrounding October 7th. Eddie shares how the Borehamwood Vigils were formed and the importance of community activism in the face of rising anti-Semitism. He discusses the challenges faced by the Jewish community in the UK, and the role of the media in shaping perceptions of Israel.</p> <p >Donate to Chai Cancer Care, an organisation that has supported Eddie's wife, Ronit: https://www.justgiving.com/page/kickingcancerstouches?utm_medium=FA&utm_source...

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  Jen Airley: Healing the Nation in Memory of Binyamin Airley Z"l

  Nov 16, 202552 minS0

  <p >On 18 November 2023, Sergeant Binyamin Airley was killed in action in Gaza. Through sheer strength, motivation, and a little help from G-d, just a few months later, his family opened Beit Binyamin in his memory. The house, located in the holy city of Tzfat, provides respite for people of all backgrounds affected by the war. </p> <p >In this episode, I speak to Binyamin's mother, Jen, about how Beit Binyamin came to be, what it means to build something in memory of a loved one, and how she and her family managed to create something so important during a time o...

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