Sh’ma • Hear Israel Hear Israel

Hear Dr. Dean Lutrin’s story from the perspective of a medical professional in Israel, and what it was like at the Sheba Medical Centre at Tel Hashomer on and from the 7th of October.

From the most horrendous injuries, to the most beautiful celebrations he witnessed in the hospital, Dr. Lutrin brings a wonderful perspective to the reality of Israel amidst this challenging war.

Losing a sibling is already unbearable, but losing a sibling due to a heinously imposed war is tragic. Meet Omer, whose brother died during the Israel-Hamas-war due to a severe injury obtained from a trap set by Hamas.

Listen to Omer’s tale of admirable remembrance amidst their indescribable loss; and honouring his brother’s memory by telling this untold and heroic story. He was an incredible leader, passionate Israeli, devoted son and beloved brother. Forever 22 and gone too soon. A true warrior whose legacy will live on in his family and all the people whose lives he saved.

Meet Aviva, who talks about her experience of sending her husband who already completed his army tour, back to war. 

She talks about the eerie experience and similarities of what she experienced versus what her mother experienced in Israel at the time of the Yom Kippur War, as well as the psychological challenges of suddenly facing your family-life without a partner.

Meet Yaffa, who was spending time with her family in peace and celebration like thousands of Israelis when in a split second, everything changed.

Going from a family gathering to racing home in fear for their lives, Yaffa shares her experience of 7 October. She talks about the reality of having to let your partner go to the army, not knowing when you’ll see them again and the reality and challenges they faced amidst the horror that was forced upon Israel, from the perspective of a miluim wife.

She also talks about her and her brother-in-law’s efforts to get desperately needed medical supplies to the army, the incredible community that she witnessed in Israel and globally online, of the strength of organizations working together to make a difference, help the injured and orphaned children. 

You can find Yaffa on Instagram: @yaffa_abadi

Meet Sarit, a mother, wife and reservist who was caught quite literally in the middle of the most horrific storm of survival Israel has seen in the 21st century. They live in Kibbutz Alumim, located a mere couple of miles from Gaza.

In this podcast, she talks about the reality they faced, spending 26 hours in hiding, seeing their homes and people destroyed -- and witnessing first-hand what it was really like on the harrowing date of 7 October 2023 because of the Hamas massacre. All this while nursing a baby, evacuating and being displaced from their home for months on end.

Sarit continues to fight the good fight, standing up for her people, teaching displaced children, and keeping the community alive amidst the most challenging times they’ve ever faced.

Meet Dena, the devoted wife of an IDF tank commander who was severely injured during the war that started on 7 October 2023 by one of the Islamic Republic’s terrorist proxies, Hamas. 

In this podcast she talks about the reality of receiving that dreaded call from the IDF, navigating three children amidst the chaos, including a newborn baby. She talks about the trauma that followed, the heartache, the life-changing events that altered their reality forever, learning to cope with these changes and adjusting to life after a near-death experience. 

With this miracle came a whole new outlook on life. And a whole new set of challenges for this brave, wonderful family.