Grace For Impact

Aviva Klompas is the author of “Stand Up Nation.” In this extraordinary book, Klompas shares accounts and examples of the numerous individuals and organisations that have framed Israel’s resilience not merely as a reaction to crisis, but as the continuation of a national character defined by creativity, moral urgency, and a commitment to uplift communities far beyond its borders.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grace for Impact podcast began as my response to October 7th, a day of unspeakable brutality that left me profoundly shaken, searching for solid ground beneath my feet. As an Israeli, American, and British citizen, my sense of place in the world was suddenly upended. As a mother, my sense of certainty about the world I was raising my children into was deeply destabilized.In the immediate aftermath, turning to stories of Israeli resilience reversed the spiral. In the depths of grief and helplessness, I found something unexpected: hope. Not the passive kind, but the kind built through responsibility and choice.What started as a space to explore these human stories has grown into a platform for voices across backgrounds and beliefs, people guided by universal humanity, who understand that resilience doesn’t just help us survive, it shows us how to lead when the world fractures.With a background as a criminal prosecutor, my understanding of justice has been shaped by the complexity of the human spirit, its capacity for cruelty, as well as its capacity for healing. As a mother, that reckoning feels even more urgent. Because the values we defend, the silence we break, and the examples we set are how we shape the world our children will inherit.Grace for Impact podcast highlights people who choose action over despair, courage over indifference, and moral clarity over apathy, so that even when humanity is shattered, we can show the next generation that rebuilding is possible, and that change does happen.I hope these stories move you as they’ve moved me and remind us that when grace is chosen, impact follows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose Abu Hamda discusses the complexities & nuances of being a staunchly proud Druze woman while simultaneously maintaining a strong identity as an Israeli Zionist.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eitan Chitayat is the CEO of Natie Branding Agency and Founder of the grassroots movement, “I’m That Jew.” Today’s episode is an updated conversation predominantly about the journey of the “I’m that Jew Movement,” and Eitan’s vision for the movement’s future.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yardena Schwartz is an Emmy nominated producer, award-winning journalist and best selling author of Ghosts of a Holy War: the 1929 Massacre in Palestine that Ignited the Arab-Israeli conflict.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Alhosani, fearless advocate for truth in the Middle East.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tal Oran has dedicated himself to highlighting the rich, often overlooked diversity of Israeli society - amplifying voices from Mizrahi, Ethiopian, Druze, Samaritan, and Bedouin communities to name a few. Tal works to reshape the global image of Israel and combat disinformation from the ground up.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moumen Al-Natour is a Palestinian lawyer, human rights advocate, and political activist from GazaFor more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yasmine Mohammed is a Canadian author, human rights activist, and founder of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization that provides mental health support to ex-Muslims living under threat in Muslim-majority countries. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maryam Younnes is a 29-year-old Christian Lebanese–Israeli activist, advocate for minorities in the Middle East, and peace builder.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ateret Violet Shmuel is the founder and director of Indigenous Bridges, a nonprofit and nonpartisan international organization dedicated to the advancements of Indigenous communities across the world.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversation with Gadeer Kamal Mreeh about the current massacres of Syrian Druze, living in the southern city of Sweida at the hands of Jihadist Muslims. This is an ongoing crisis experienced by different minorities in Syria under the new political leadership. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Nouriel, aka The Empress Mizrahi, is a nonbinary Iranian Jewish activist, digital creator, and unapologetic truth-teller. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rabbi Marc Schneier is the founding Rabbi of The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential rabbis in America. He has become a pivotal figure in building bridges and creating ongoing partnerships between Jewish and Muslim and Jewish and Black communities at the highest levels.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Idan Chabasov, better known as the Challah Prince, is a visual artist, creative educator, and cultural innovator who has redefined the global image of challah, one intricate braid at a time. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Gadi Hitman offers an informed analysis of the current situation between Israel and Iran and its impact on the greater Middle East.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleeza Ben Shalom is a well-known Jewish matchmaker, relationship coach, dating expert and author. She gained widespread recognition as the star of the hit Netflix reality series Jewish Matchmaking, where she helps Jewish singles navigate the complexities of finding love while balancing religious and cultural values. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former UCSB president, Jewish advocate and public speaker.For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Yehudah Pryce, is a licensed clinical social worker mental health advocate, and a leading voice in criminal justice reform. His extraordinary transformation—from gang member, sentenced to 24 years in California’s notorious maximum security prison at Pelican Bay to becoming a respected social worker and Orthodox Jew—stands as a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of second chances. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israeli legal scholar and human rights advocate, renowned for her significant contributions to gender equality and human rights. She is the founder and chair of the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.