Episode 8: Women as Protectors

February 5, 2026 – 18 Shevat 5786 Episode SummaryIn this episode we tell of stories that have been passed down in our families of courageous acts by women at varying points in their lives. They serve as role models for us today as we navigate a new world but with equal opportunities to show strength and courage. Enjoyed this episode? Please like, comment, or leave a review on your podcast platform or send us an email at [email protected] encouragement helps us carry these ancestral stories into the world — story by story, grandmother by grandmother. Share Your StoryEvery family holds a universe of memory.If you’ve carried a song, a story, a proverb, a photograph, a silence — we welcome you to share it with us at [email protected] voice becomes part of our collective archive.Email us at [email protected] so we can feature your story on a future episode. Stay Connected- Instagram: @ayuni_voices- YouTube: @JewishUnityDiversity Support Our VoicesAyuni is a labor of heart and heritage.- Become a supporter: If you believe in preserving the lived stories of Middle Eastern and North African Jewish women, please consider supporting this work. Your contribution helps us document what was almost forgotten — and amplify what must be remembered.-   Sponsor an episode: We partner with individuals and organizations who honor storytelling, heritage, and women’s voices. If you’d like to sponsor an episode in memory of a grandmother or in celebration of your family's story, please reach out at [email protected]. Theme music by Oshrat Haim