In this gripping and emotionally charged episode, Rabbi Mark Wildes sits down with a truly extraordinary guest, Maya Parizer. Join us as Maya bravely shares her harrowing experience at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7th. On that fateful day, as the festival was underway, Hamas unleashed an unthinkable act of violence, resulting in the tragic loss of over 360 innocent lives. The festival was part of a wider Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 that claimed approximately 1,400 lives

Maya, along with her fiancé Ron, found themselves amidst the chaos and horror, narrowly escaping the massacre. In this interview, she recounts the heart-wrenching moments, reflecting on the resilience that allowed her to survive and share her story today.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:37 - Maya's Story
00:12:03 - Escaping the Nova Festival
00:17:48 - October 7th 2023
00:25:23 - The Kibbutz
00:31:15 - The Response From The Public
00:37:19 - Why Do People Deny The Truth?
00:40:19 - The Atrocities
00:42:08 - Israel Getting Scapegoated
00:43:53 - How Do We Achieve Peace?
00:46:41 - Living Your Best Life After Surviving a Tragedy
00:49:22 - Wrapping Up