Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Rabbi Ari Koretzky (known on campus as “Rabbi K”) made his way to College Park via stops Israel, Ner Israel Rabbinical College and Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Masters in Creative Nonfiction Writing. Ari brings his passion for Judaism, podcasting (check out “Jews You Should Know“ and "Iyun"!), jetskiing…

Matthew Schultz is an author and rabbinical student living between Boston and Tel Aviv with his partner Yoav. He is the author of Torat Ha'Aretz, Torah of the Land, a weekly look at the Torah portion through the lens of the Jewish relationship to the land of Israel and the idea of exile. Torah Ha'Aretz: https://matthewschultz.substack.com/ Instagra…

Sara Dahan is a community builder and mental health enthusiast with a mission to foster belonging, bring difficult topics out of the shadows, and ask big questions. Sara studied neuroscience at MIT with a special interest in developmental cognitive science followed by a degree in epidemiology from NYU focusing on the health of communities. She spen…

Season 2 has just wrapped, and we’re gearing up for an incredible Season 3. If you're interested in getting bonus content via email, you can sign up on our website, www.whatcameafter.com. Don’t forget to check out any episodes you may have missed in our first two seasons, and be sure to follow and subscribe to What Came After wherever you get your …

Nicole Jansezian lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husband Tony are part of the Armenian Christian community of Jerusalem and are raising their three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions. Host a…

Rafael Aronov is 30 years old and originally from Arad. He now lives in Be'er Sheva and is happily married to Lior. He is the son of two Jewish immigrants from the Soviet Union. Coming from an athletic family, Rafael, and his brother and sister are all martial artists. He is also a special forces police officer and takes pride in serving his countr…

Dr. Hemi Rotenberg is an assistant professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. He also happens to be an IDF reservist (used to be less demanding in past years), and since Oct 7th, he has served 8 months in total during three rounds of service. He lives in Kiryat Tiv’on with his wife, four children, and a dog,…

Roxana Ostrovsky was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, and has been living in Tel Aviv for the past 20 years. She balances a full-time career in consulting with raising two children in the White City. Host and Creator: Manya Marcus Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick Logo Design: Samuel Vilemar Outro Music: "B…

Rami Zelikovich, born in January 1959, has been the head of the Eldar Barnir Foundation since 2010. A tennis coach for the past 40 years, he spent 19 years in the United States, primarily as a tennis professional. In addition to his work in tennis, Rami has studied music, graphic design, and interactive media—disciplines he continues to practice da…

Chani Turk made Aliyah in 2004 from Chicago to Modiin. She is a wife , mother and nurse midwife. Chani got her midwifery degree from Tel Hashomer and has been in the delivery room there for close to five years. Host and Creator: Manya Marcus Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick Logo Design: Samuel Vilemar Outro Musi…

Greg Kunin is a multilingual comedian with performances in English, Russian, and Hebrew. Born in the Soviet Union, raised in Israel, and having navigated the corporate world in America, Greg brings a sharp and unique perspective on global events and everyday life. In addition to his comedy career, he teaches public speaking and draws from his backg…

Yoni Collins is an award-winning Israeli-Canadian filmmaker and activist. After serving as a lone soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, he studied film in both Canada and Israel. He works as a filmmaker and videographer in the film, music, and commercial industries. His filmmaking largely deals with war, Judaism, antisemitism, and PTSD. Since the o…

Sarit Gradwohl is a writer, lecturer and social worker. She holds bachelor's degrees in film & television, majoring in screenwriting (2004), and social work (2007), from Tel Aviv University, as well as a master's degree in social work (2024) from Haifa University. Her first book “Sapari Tama Temima” was published by Pardes Publishing House (2014), …

Yisrael Tsadok is an educator, both by profession and at heart. Formerly an Israeli shaliach at the Chicago Jewish Day School, Yisrael is now the Director of Education for Kibbutz Nir Am. Yisrael is proud to be the husband of Tammy and the father of their five amazing children. _________________________________________________ Host and Creator: Man…

Joe Wolfson is the co-director and rabbi of JLIC TLV - a community of young olim in Tel Aviv working in partnership with local synagogues and organisations. From 2015 to 2022, he served as the JLIC Rabbi at NYU in downtown Manhattan. He is passionate about building welcoming Jewish communities in urban environments that are deeply connected to thei…

A note about our music as we wrap up Season 1 and prepare for Season 2. _______________________________________________________________ Host and Creator: Manya Marcus Managing Producer: Maya Zanger-Nadis Editor and Producer: Ben Wallick Logo Design: Samuel VilemarBy Manya Marcus

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…

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 t…

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 thir…

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 le…

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 …

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. ________________________________________________ Host and Creator: Manya Marcus Manag…

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…

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 bri…

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 I…

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 NurielBy Manya Marcus

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.By Manya Marcus

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…

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…

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.By Manya Marcus

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 anywher…