Episode 2: Ronit Zimmer and the new beginning

Here we are.It took two years — since October 7 — to finally move forward to October 8.That Saturday was not just a Hamas attack on Israel, but on humanity — against Jews, Christians, Muslims, foreign workers, and people from around the world who came to celebrate life.Hamas murdered 1,200 civilians, kidnapped hundreds, and tried to destroy hope for peace in the Middle East.But they failed.The people of Israel — of all faiths — never gave up, not on life and not on our hostages.It took two years to find the strength to speak, because we couldn’t begin until our brothers and sisters were home.Now that they are, we would like move forward — committed to peace, security, and a future built on unity and respect.Today, as our hostages return and hearts begin to heal, we open a new chapter — of rebuilding, reconciliation, and renewal.Thank you to all who stood by us in our darkest days.This, for us, is the beginning of a new beginning.And in this spirit, we are honored to welcome our first podcast guest: Ronit Zimmer, an Australian-born leader in peacebuilding and former CEO of the Rozana Project, an organization fostering Israeli-Palestinian partnerships in healthcare.Welcome, Ronit!