My Israel Narrative

Izzy Sakhaie
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My Israel Narrative Podcast

We are facing unprecedented times. As a people. As a nation. I made Aliyah 3 years ago, making a home for myself in Israel. Now, as I find myself back in America, I am once again seeking to understand This is not a time to run to fear. It’s a time to stand strong and dig deep to understand our personal and collective role as a Jew and, how we connect to Israel. My Israel Narrative is my journey to answer these questions. And in doing so, to hopefully help others do the same.

  1. From Escaping Iran to Netflix Superstar - Dr. Sheila Nazarian

    MAY 9

    From Escaping Iran to Netflix Superstar - Dr. Sheila Nazarian

    How does an Iranian refugee take her experience and use it for the greater good? Dr. Nazarian's story is nothing short of a miracle. Her perseverance is reflected not only in her succesfull medical practice, but as an Emmy nominated Netflix star, AND fierce advocate for the Jewish people and Israel. I ask Dr. Nazarian what her experience was like coming to America, what it has been like experiencing “the same smells as Iran” in the once refuge of the US, and why she is investing so much energy in making sure this country doesn’t meet its demise. Follow Dr. Nazarian on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanaz... Check out Dr. Nazarian's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

    37 min
  2. Ester Rosenberg: Should All Jews REALLY Make Aliyah?

    MAY 5

    Ester Rosenberg: Should All Jews REALLY Make Aliyah?

    Join me as I sit down with Ester, a good friend and one of the most knowledgeable (and passionate) people I know on all things Israel and Jewish history, as we dig deep on some of the “big” questions. The context of this interview is based on comments from an earlier interview with ​⁠@RabbiYYJacobson Listen in to hear about making Aliyah, our purpose in the diaspora and Israel, how to create a desire to be in Israel, moshiach, and much more. Leave your comments below to tell us your thoughts.

    1h 26m
  3. Special Guest Alert: My Dad

    MAY 2

    Special Guest Alert: My Dad

    A little bit of a different kind of interview. I finally sat down with my dad to hear about his story as an Iranian immigrant to America during the time of the Iranian Revolution. We break down what it was like leaving a country you love and starting anew in somewhere totally foreign. I also ask him his take on the current happenings in the US and whether he sees any parallels with what he experienced being pushed out of Iran.... Should we do a round 2? Leave your questions and comments below!

    37 min
  4. Aby Volcovich - IDF Reservist: Fighting On Two Fronts

    MAR 7

    Aby Volcovich - IDF Reservist: Fighting On Two Fronts

    Aby Volcovich has spent the past 4 months on the front lines in Israel. Before Octoer 7th, he had just started a job with DiploAct, an organization that works strengthen Israsel's voice on the global stage. While serving in active duty, Aby hasn't taken off his "hasbara hat," sharing content from the field to help fight this tumultuous media war. When speaking, Aby shared how painful it was that he couldn't use his phone for the entire first month in battle; and not because he wanted to be scrolling on social media or calling friends and family. It was painful because he knew how the world was likely reacting to Israel's response and he wanted to be able to shed light on the situation. Aby is originally from Mexico, moving to Canada when he was a child, and later moving to Israel to serve as a lone soldier. Join me as I sit down with Aby to hear about his experience moving to Israel as a lone soldier, what he's seen during this war, the narrative he is trying to tell, and what he thinks we all need to be focusing on in these times. Be sure to follow Aby on insta https://www.instagram.com/abyvolco?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Check out DiploAct's work: https://www.diploact.com/en

    44 min
  5. Doug Hershey - Israel IS Rising. Are You?

    FEB 9

    Doug Hershey - Israel IS Rising. Are You?

    "Here’s some ancient prophecies. Some ancient writings. This is what is said would happen. Here’s a bunch of history, and then here’s some then and now photography based around those prophecies, and then you can decide whether you think this is that. But I’m just telling you nothing like this has ever happened before in history; specifically on this piece of land. And the prophets said this would happen. BUT, you can decide what you think is what.”  @doughersheyauthor7771  Whether writing or speaking, Doug Hershey shares from a perspective of historian and storyteller. His accounts of Israel, the Middle East and the awakening of bible prophecy are as intriguing as they are rare. The "Ancient Prophecy Modern Lens" series continues to document these Ancient Prophecies and their tangible fulfillments with a Modern Lens with a brand new online course, soon followed by the much anticipated upcoming photo book "Jerusalem Rising" available in summer of 2021! Doug is the founder of Ezra Adventures (EzraAdventures.com), a boutique travel and education company, specializing in exclusive customized small group travel throughout Israel and the Middle East. To keep up with the latest research or adventure, follow him at Doug Hershey Author on FB and IG: https://doughershey.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/doughersheyauthor/?hl=en

    50 min
  6. House of Lev - They're Making Aliyah!

    FEB 8

    House of Lev - They're Making Aliyah!

    “I do believe that we should have our sights set on Eretz Yisrael. 100%. At the same time, I also believe that there are sparks that are still scattered around the world. And I think that some people have a mission to go and elevate those sparks.” Akiva and Chava, aka  @houseoflev  were an incredible duo to connect with. They just announced - spoiler alert - that they're making Aliyah in the coming months with their whole family, only a few months after completing their conversion process. Oh, and get this, no one in the family has been to Israel before, besides Akiva! Talk about trusting your gut and diving right in. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Mazal tov @houseoflev  and thank you for constantly sharing your authentic journey with all of us.

    51 min
  7. Joanna Landau - 2023 Was a Hard Year

    FEB 5

    Joanna Landau - 2023 Was a Hard Year

    “I can’t find this connection anywhere else... I’d rather live somewhere connected, that I care about, rather than somewhere where I don’t know who my next door neighbor is.” - Joanna Landau Joanna is a Cambridge-educated lawyer and entrepreneur who is deeply dedicated to positively disrupting the way the world feels about Israel. For over 15 years, she has used place branding techniques, social media, and the sciences of influence and persuasion to highlight Israel’s competitive advantages to strategic global audiences. In 2011, she founded Vibe Israel, a Tel-Aviv based NGO that generated over a billion positive mentions about Israel online. Since October 7, 2023, she has been consulting government offices, Jewish organizations abroad, and Israeli war rooms on how to effectively counter the anti-Israel narrative on social media and offline. Learn more about Joanna's work: https://www.joannalandau.com/  / joannalandau

    41 min
  8. Lori Palatnik - Do You Even Want to Be Here?

    JAN 28

    Lori Palatnik - Do You Even Want to Be Here?

    "No one was going after these people. No one was going to go to Mount Everest to bring him back. People dropped everything, They didn't have to be told or be asked. My home is on fire. My family is in trouble. "Hineni" - I'm here." - @JWRP2010 Lori Palatnik is the Founding Director of Momentum (formerly JWRP). She is a world-renowned Jewish educator, speaker, writer, and media personality, who has lectured all over the world. Lori has authored four books: Friday Night and Beyond, Gossip, Remember My Soul, and Turn Your Husband Into Your Soul Mate. In 2014, Lori was named one of the ten “Women to Watch” by Jewish Women International in recognition of her contribution to Jewish women throughout the world. Hadassah named Lori one of the “Most Outstanding Jewish American Women of Our Time” and Izzy included Lori in its “Global Jewish 100” list for moving Jewish culture forward. In 2020, Lori was selected to light the “Diaspora” torch at the national ceremony for Israel’s 72nd Independence Day.

    41 min
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About

We are facing unprecedented times. As a people. As a nation. I made Aliyah 3 years ago, making a home for myself in Israel. Now, as I find myself back in America, I am once again seeking to understand This is not a time to run to fear. It’s a time to stand strong and dig deep to understand our personal and collective role as a Jew and, how we connect to Israel. My Israel Narrative is my journey to answer these questions. And in doing so, to hopefully help others do the same.

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  • Creator
    Izzy Sakhaie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Izzy Sakhaie
  • Show Website
    My Israel Narrative

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