This is Part 2 so put on your big girl pants and get ready for some big feelings. We talk October 7th and moving forward.

If you have just listened to Part 1, Stretch your legs, go tinkle, hydrate, and get ready to ugly cry in 15 second increments with us.

Miriam and Michla talk life in Otef Aza (Gaza Envelope).

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* How do you ask your neighbors how they are without breaking your heart everyday?

* To Gazan Workers: “You guys are GOOD guys, right? You didn’t do the stuff, right?” (?)

* Is resilience really all it's cracked up to be?

* Is the intensity of Jewish Summer Camp necessary for connection?

* IDF: You want the Haredim? YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE HAREDIM.

* Does our anger upset you?

That's okay, push through the bad feeling and we’ll find peace on the other side.

And since this is back to school week in Israel, Michla is raising funds for the Maon / Gan on Moshav Shuva, a private setting for ages 0 - 3 that hopes to fill in a gap that the Municipal government hasn't been able to for residents of Shuva. (TBF, they have been busy since Early Oct 2023.)

Ultimately, this Gan / Maon helps the parents so that they can heal and move forward, while offering gentle support to the most vulnerable group.

To give money, send by:

Cashapp: $chaimlichty

Zelle: chaimlichy@gmail.com

You can also reach out to Miriam directly at the socials below for more questions.

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Miriam and Michla talk life in Otef Aza (Gaza Envelope) while solving major problems for the Middle East (You’re welcome). We laugh, we kvetch, and we put one foot in front of the other.

Join us for Answers to these big questions:

* Is privilege so bad?

* Is the Student movement in the USA about chaos or order? And what do we need?

* Is our anger okay? Does it help?

* Why on earth do we laugh so much during war?

* Do you feel connected to Israel? Do you want to?

And since this is back to school week in Israel, Michla is raising funds for the Maon / Gan on Moshav Shuva, a private setting for ages 0 - 3 that hopes to fill in a gap that the Municipal government hasn't been able to do for residents of Shuva. (TBF, they have been busy since Early Oct 2023.)

Ultimately, this Gan / Maon helps the parents so that they can heal and move forward, while offering gentle support to the most vulnerable group.

To give money, send by:

Cashapp: $chaimlichty

Zelle: chaimlichy@gmail.com

You can also reach out to Miriam directly at the socials below for more questions.

This episode is in two parts. The first part is lighter, and the second will be more intense.

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Miriam speaks with writer Gila Green, who’s upcoming book With a Good Eye is available wherever you buy books in the USA and Canada, and for Israelis on Amazon. We sit in her home in Beit Shemesh to talk books, writing, war, and more.

As much as we discussed during our chat, it is only the tip of the iceberg about What Gila is up to. Please visit Gila’s website https://gilagreenwrites.com to learn more about her past work, current projects, and what’s coming next.

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* Why can’t you heal your mind with your mind?

* Do little kids get more fun when they grow up? [Asking for a friend]

* Should we blame old school journalism for today’s social media algorithm? [Probably not]

* Is News before the internet : News after the internet :: Network news before October 7th : Podcasts after October 7th?

* What does Israeli Unity look like?

* What did Gila have for dinner?!

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This episode is different from our usual interview format because this week, Miriam and her Husband, Olivier Delasalle, chat after a very long day during Hofesh Gadol, also known as the fifteen days between Camp and Gan / Maon. This is the least productive moment of the year and serves as a challenge to each family with little kids in Israel.

To read Olivier’s Civilian Diary on X @ofdelasalle

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* What is hump day? *NO, NOT THAT ONE*

* Is Japanese theater the future of entertainment?

* Why is there such a disconnect between what is said and what actually happens?

* Does Macaroni and Cheese feed your soul?

* What is up with Iran? - ALL your answers here -

* Is global understanding of geopolitics based on what weather map you are used to seeing on TV?

* Why are USA allies doing the truffle shuffle?

* Do Miriam and Olivier have actual Heart Eyes by the end of the recording or are they just half asleep? *WHY NOT BOTH*

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Miriam talks with Avigail Hayoun, author of The Camel in the Forest, available for preorder on Amazon. It is a perfect Shabbos book that taps into the experience of moving to and living in Israel. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll order a copy for your loved ones.

Avigail can be found being awesome on Instagram (@avigailhayoun) or on her website www.aehayoun.com .

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* Are you ready for positive affirmations?

* Should we be lunatics on Social media and well adjusted IRL?

* Can we redirect the Social Brainwashing by looking at pretty things?

* How can we get in on this Mossad Hasbara kesef? Seems like a missed opportunity, just saying.

* Why are antisemites so gosh darn SILLY?

* How did Gen Z get so cool?

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Becky and Miriam talk about what we can do to help families during this fakakte war with Gaza, et al. We can’t all kick some terrorist butt on the front lines (chaval), but that doesn’t stop us from connecting with our community and finding a way to help each other.

Becky started her own Initiative to send Wolt gift cards to Miluim wives. Basically, we all want to help, and there’s not many reasonable ways that we can help. Becky, a Marketing professional at BGU, uses her personal network to provide comfort to Miluim wives. These are mothers whose husbands are in the IDF Reserves doing the work to protect all of our families.

If you want to help, follow Becky on Instagram, or connect with Miriam (see below) for more information.

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* What on earth is the [Gesell] Child Development Spiral? And why does it make way more sense when you have toddlers?

* How do we handle our normal psychological issues in the context of War?

* Is prayer altruistic? Does Gd care why you pray?

* Is Tehillim (Psalms) the antidote to Lashon Harah (trash talk)?

* Is your Echo Chamber working for you?

* Why did we need to wait for Israeli Children to be killed before Israel took “Initiative”?

* What can you do you help? Spoiler: Pray, don’t be a jerk, and give money.

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Lital and Miriam are so tired that we forgot how to be subtle. Just kidding, we’re Israeli, that’s not a thing.

Join us for answers to these big questions:

* Why is Israel so great? Spoiler: it’s the Cottage Cheese.

* So, you say you like Broadway? How about b’Ivrit? (In Hebrew?)

* Why are Thyroids such fickle things?

* How can you get your husband to notice the dirty laundry?

* Can you micromanage missile delivery from Iran? By Micromanage, I mean GPS track it like a Wolt order.

* Do you want professional feedback from Pixar Early Adopters? (Yes, you do.)

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Zehava and Miriam alternate between giggles and utter despair with remarkable ease.

Join us for answers to this weeks big questions:

Why does Miriam have such high self esteem?

Why do minor fast days hit that much harder?

What do Soldiers on the front lines really want?

Do Palestinians have agency? DUH, yes.

Are you looking for a nice gift for kids that you like? Even the one’s you don’t like will dig it.

How’s that two state solution going?

Heads up, my daughter woke up a few times and I’m still learning to edit. If you hear a crying baby, this is not in fact Guantanamo Bay (though I’d be flattered if my Jewish mother prattle could coax some confessions out of bad guys)

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