New Podcast Explores Israeli Society's Deepest Issues
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Keren Neubach's new investigative podcast, "Ad HaKetze," released four episodes this week exploring significant Israeli societal issues. Episodes feature survivors of the October 7th attacks, elderly residents returning to their kibbutz, and a soldier recovering from severe injury. The podcast delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and rebuilding lives after national tragedies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Keren Neubach's new podcast "Ad HaKetze" released four episodes this week.
- One episode features survivors discussing returning home after the October 7th attacks.
- Another episode follows elderly residents returning to Kibbutz Nahal Oz.
- A story focuses on a soldier recovering from a sniper's shot in Jabalia.
- The podcast explores the challenges of raising children after the October 7th massacre.
A new investigative podcast hosted by Keren Neubach, titled "Ad HaKetze" (To the Edge), is offering listeners a deep dive into pressing and complex issues within Israeli society. The podcast has released four episodes this week, each focusing on a different compelling narrative.
The first episode, "Suddenly Returned," features Avital Dekel Chen and Lishi Miran Lavi discussing their return home after being away. They share their experiences of adjusting to life with loved ones who have returned, the fading euphoria, interrupted careers, lingering traumatic images, and the process of re-acclimating to the presence of someone they long awaited.
Episode two, "New Life at 91," revisits Kibbutz Nahal Oz through the story of Yaakov and Sarah Cohen, founders of the kibbutz. Two and a half years after being evacuated on October 7th, the 91-year-old couple returns to the community they helped establish seven decades ago. The episode chronicles their lives, the history of Israeli settlement on the Gaza border, and the resilience of individuals unwilling to abandon their homes, incorporating archival footage.
The third episode, "Ido's War," focuses on Ido, a soldier who was declared nearly dead after being shot by a sniper in Jabalia two and a half years prior. Following a series of miracles and numerous surgeries, his family realized the Ido they knew would not fully recover but resolved not to give up on him. Neubach visits Ido and his family, whose lives have been transformed to improve his quality of life, highlighting a relentless daily struggle and the importance of not leaving soldiers behind.
The final episode, "Raising Children After October 7th," explores the challenges of raising children in homes where lives were nearly lost. Neubach speaks with October 7th massacre survivors Avishai from Nahal Oz and Dorin from Nir Oz, who have chosen different paths. They discuss their dilemmas regarding returning to their homes, navigating trauma, grief, and guilt, especially after their trust in protective institutions was shattered.