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What Came After

Manya Marcus
Israel
Hamas
October 7 Massacre
October 7, 2023
Mental Health
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Conflict
October 7th Massacre
Trauma
Music Festival
Photography
Supernova Music Festival
Safeheart
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Israeli Music
Children's Literature
Sexual Violence
Anti-Semitism
NOVA Festival
Israel Defense Forces

Stories of how people’s lives changed on and after October 7, 2023

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This past December, I sat down with Benjamin Rogers, Director of the American Jewish Committee’s Middle East and North Africa Initiatives and Deputy Director of the AJC Center for a New Middle East. Benjy and I spoke about the future of Israel’s rela... more

This past September, I had the pleasure of traveling to New York City to sit down with Deena Margolies, a staff attorney at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law. The Brandeis Center—unaffiliated with Brandeis University—provides le... more

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This past July, I had the privilege of sitting down with Yossi Held, Executive Director of Stand With Us Midwest. In our conversation, Yossi discussed the dual mission of Stand With Us: to educate the public about Israel and Judaism in order to count... more

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On September 17, 2025, Manya Marcus spoke with Raphael Herbst, a senior paramedic with Magen David Adom (MDA) and head of its Emotional Resilience Program, at the offices of American Friends of Magen David Adom in New York City.

Raphael discusses MD... more

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Recent Guests

Yossi Held
Executive Director of Stand With Us Midwest, an organization combating anti-Semitism and supporting Israel.
Stand With Us Midwest
Episode: "We Are Always Going To Be Treading Water"
Raphael Herbst
Paramedic at Magen David Adom, involved in emergency medical services and community resilience programs
Magen David Adom
Episode: "Addicted To The Compassion"
Tzviki Barkai
Lives in Giv'ot Bar, Israel; involved in treating PTSD
Ripples of Healing
Episode: "A Tsunami of PTSD Is Coming"
Einat Sarfati
Founder of Ripples of Healing, involved in therapeutic methods for PTSD
Ripples of Healing
Episode: "A Tsunami of PTSD Is Coming"
Yitzchak Rabinovitz
Father of soldiers serving in Israel; discusses the effects of PTSD on soldiers
Episode: "A Tsunami of PTSD Is Coming"
Simon Deng
A survivor of childhood enslavement from South Sudan and an advocate for victims of oppression
Advocate for Southern Sudanese and Jewish communities
Episode: “I’m Speaking On Behalf Of Those Who Are Still In Bondage”
Mino Zarfati
Italian restaurant owner and member of the Jewish community in Rome, sharing insights about cultural identity and community response to tragedies.
Casalino
Episode: "I Invite You All To Come"
Rabbi Emile Ackerman
Co-rabbi of a progressive liberal modern orthodox Shul in Paris
Episode: Bonus Episode: Paris Travelogue
Ana Veronese
Female rabbinical student seeking Orthodox ordination
Episode: Bonus Episode: Paris Travelogue

Host

Manya Marcus
Host of the show, focusing on community narratives and personal experiences following the events of October 7, 2023.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Necessary listen

    I listen to this podcast with utmost attention as it full fils a deep need to know and understand. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crataegus101
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Interesting Show! Your amazing don’t listen to those meanies

    I’m really enjoying the third season so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Future role model
    United States4 months ago
  • This podcast is a gift

    What sets What Came After apart is Marcus’s approach: not just as a host, but as a witness. With the grounding empathy of a therapist and the narrative instinct of a documentarian, she brings listeners into rooms—literal and emotional—where survivors and Israeli’s from across the political and religious spectrum speak openly about loss, confusion, laughter, solidarity, and the quiet defiance of continuing on. These are not soundbites. These are stories allowed to breathe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharfm1
    United States7 months ago
  • Personalizing October 7

    Manya‘s compassionate yet thorough interviews with those directly affected by the events of October 7 as well as those who are working in many ways to help them brings intimacy and attachment to Israel today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rw,lcsw
    United States8 months ago
  • thank you for this podcast

    This podcast brings such important perspectives. thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arinad20
    United States8 months ago

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Many express gratitude for the safe space created for sharing difficult stories related to recent events.
Listeners appreciate the compassionate storytelling and the insightful exploration of personal narratives.
The host's ability to connect with guests in a genuine manner receives high praise from the audience.
Week after week, the podcast brings insightful perspectives that are both impactful and thought-provoking.

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"Addicted To The Compassion"
Q: How can we support your work from here, from abroad?
Your solidarity means the world for us. Every medical kit that we have on ground, every ambulance that takes our teams to the patient, they're all done on vehicles and medical kits that are donated by our friends around the world.
"Addicted To The Compassion"
Q: How did you respond? Did you have everything that you needed in terms of personnel, equipment to address October 7th and the things that came after?
We were prepared to meet the needs despite the evil witnessed. Historical drills had prepared us just beforehand, enabling us to respond effectively.
"We Are Always Going To Be Treading Water"
Q: Do you agree that there has been a rise in fear among American Jews since October 7th?
Yossi emphasizes that many American Jews are feeling more fearful for their safety and the safety of their families due to rising anti-Semitism, while acknowledging that support exists through organizations.
"We Are Always Going To Be Treading Water"
Q: Can you tell us where you were on October 7th, set the scene, how was it for you?
Yossi describes being at home in Los Angeles, receiving urgent messages from his mother about the attacks, and reflects on the emotional impact, as well as the parallels to his family's history during the Holocaust.
"The Diaspora Is An Opportunity"
Q: What kind of law did you practice before you were the president of the Jewish community?
I never practiced law; I decided never to practice as a lawyer because I love the law but prefer politics.

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The podcast explores the profound personal and communal impacts of the events surrounding October 7, 2023, particularly focusing on the Jewish communities in Israel and Europe. It features intimate conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including community leaders, activists, and everyday people, as they share their stories of loss, resilience, and cultural identity in the face of rising tensions and anti-Semitism. Through these narratives, the series seeks to provide a nuanced perspective on the complexities of living as part of a minority during times of crisis, emphasizing themes of solidarity, community support, and the human spirit's capacity for hope and healing amidst tragedy.

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1. Yossi Held
2. Raphael Herbst
3. Tzviki Barkai
4. Einat Sarfati
5. Yitzchak Rabinovitz
6. Simon Deng
7. Mino Zarfati
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