Chef Omer Miller Shares Raw Account of Trauma and Loss
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Chef and influencer Omer Miller shared a raw Instagram post detailing his ongoing trauma from the October 7th massacre and his addiction to Holocaust documentaries. He expressed disbelief and pain over the atrocities, stating he has lost faith in the phrase "never again." Miller, formerly a prominent figure in Tel Aviv's restaurant scene, has since adopted a ketogenic lifestyle and relocated to Thailand with his family, though his emotional connection to Israel remains strong.
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- Chef Omer Miller revealed his deep trauma from the October 7th massacre and his "addiction" to Holocaust documentaries.
- He expressed disbelief that a "Holocaust" could happen again, detailing atrocities and loss of faith in "never again."
- Miller was a well-known figure in Tel Aviv's food scene, founding restaurants and a popular burger chain.
- He has since adopted a ketogenic diet, lost 30 kg, and become an online influencer for the lifestyle.
- Miller and his family are currently on a year-long relocation in Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Israeli chef and influencer Omer Miller revealed his deep emotional struggles in a candid Instagram story, admitting he is "addicted" to Holocaust documentaries and has been re-watching testimonies of survivors from the October 7th massacre. Miller shared that he has been consumed by the events of that "cursed Saturday" for three years, reading WhatsApp messages between children and parents and young people and security forces.
He expressed profound pain and disbelief that a "Holocaust" could happen again, detailing atrocities like child abductions, rape, murder, sadistic abuse, family separation, children hiding in closets, and babies burned. Miller stated that the most devastating aspect for him is the loss of faith in the phrase "never again."
This confession comes from a figure who was once a prominent force in Tel Aviv's culinary scene, having led popular restaurants like "Hadar HaOchel," "Shulchan," and "Calypso," and founded the successful burger chain "Soso and Sons."
In recent years, Miller has undergone a significant life change. Following a battle with Crohn's disease, he adopted a ketogenic diet, lost approximately 30 kilograms, and found improved health. He has since built a large online following, conducting workshops and sharing keto recipes.
Currently, Miller, his designer wife Shiran Kadar Miller, and their three children are on a year-long relocation in a beachfront home in Koh Phangan, Thailand. They are homeschooling their children there, but Miller's recent post indicates that his heart remains deeply connected to Israel, even from the tropical location.
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