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  • Chapter Two Films CEO & Founder Eran Polishuk shares insights into the evolving world of film distribution, especially in a post-COVID era. He discusses the challenges and opportunities for independent films, the impact of streaming services, and how grassroots campaigns can bring audiences back to theaters.

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Eran Polishuk, Founder of Chapter Two Films

    https://www.chaptwofilms.com/about

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  • Yonatan Esterkin, founder of the New Jewish Theater, joins Tzuzamen to share his mission of bringing fresh Jewish stories to the stage. Focusing on identity, history, and contemporary experiences, he reflects on the challenges and opportunities of creating a platform for diverse voices and fostering dialogue through theater as a medium for cultural transformation.

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Yonatan Esterkin

    https://odysseytheatre.com/cast-crew/jonatan-esterkin/

    https://www.newjewish.org

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  • Ran Avni, founder and director of the Jewish Repertory Theatre, joins Tzuzamen to share the fascinating story of establishing New York's first Jewish theater dedicated to plays in English. Ran discusses the obstacles he faced in launching Jewish productions. He reflects on the unique role Jewish theater has played in shaping cultural narratives and explores how those experiences continue to resonate today.

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Ran Avni https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ran_Avni

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  • Noam Semel, Sandra Sade, and Gabi Sade join Tzuzamen to reflect on a moving event celebrating the life and legacy of the late Nava Semel, a celebrated Israeli writer, poet, and playwright. They share insights into Nava's profound contributions to Israeli culture, highlight her father’s heroic efforts in saving 2,000 Jewish children during the Holocaust, and shed light on the often-overlooked stories of Romanian Jews during World War II.

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    Noam Semel: https://g.co/kgs/EBfLVFq

    Sandra Sade: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Sade

    Gabi Sade: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gabi-sade/1038792113

    About Nava Semel

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nava_Semel

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  • Nadav Tamir, former Israeli diplomat and Executive Director of J Street in Israel joins Tzuzamen to address pressing global and Israeli issues, including October 7, U.S.-Israel relations, and the evolving Jewish political landscape. Tamir shares insights on optimism and outlines a hopeful path forward amid today’s geopolitical challenges.

    Guest: Nadav Tamir

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadav_Tamir

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  • Israeli author Ruby Namdar joins Tzuzamen to discuss the impact of the October 7 events on Jewish identity, both in Israel and among American Jews. Drawing from his award-winning novel The Ruined House, Namdar delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and the evolving Jewish experience. He explores how collective and personal histories shape the present and offers poignant insights into the cultural and emotional complexities facing Jews today, as well as the tension between tradition and modernity.

    Guest: Ruby Namdar https://www.rubynamdar.com/

    The Ruined House Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/books/review/ruby-namdar-ruined-house.html?_r=0

    To purchase the book 'The Ruined House' https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062467492/keywords=fiction?tag=harpercollinsus-20

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  • Israeli filmmaker and activist Uri Rosenwaks comes onto Tzuzamen to talk about his documentaries, his history of political activism, and the role of the current political upheaval in Israel in his work.

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    Guests: Uri Rosenwaks

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uri_Rosenwaks

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  • In this episode of Tzuzamen, social psychologist Alexander Todorov discusses his groundbreaking research on facial perception and the powerful impact of first impressions. Todorov explains how our rapid judgments of people’s faces influence our perceptions of traits like trustworthiness, competence, and attractiveness, even though these impressions often lack basis in reality. He also explores how individual biases and societal stereotypes affect our judgments, and the implications of appearance-based discrimination.

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    Guests: Alexander Todorov

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Todorov

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  • In this episode of Tzuzamen, artist Elinor Milchan and Laba Director Ronit Muszkatblit discuss their creative collaboration, starting with the adaptation of Elinor's children's book The Magical Letter into a play. They share how they’ve used the play in workshops with children to cultivate empathy, connection, and the power of words through theater. The conversation also touches on their latest project, Say My Name, an immersive and interactive play at the innovative HaDive theater space, exploring themes of the afterlife in an intimate setting.

    Learn More about HADIVE & Say My Name show

    https://www.hadive.org.il/he/show/say-my-name/

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Elinor Milchan

    https://www.elinorartworks.com/

    Ronit Muszkatblit

    https://labalab.org/about/#team

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  • David Siegel, president of Friends of ELNET, (The European Leadership Network), joins Tzuzamen to discuss the importance of growing strategic partnerships between Israel and Europe. He explains how geopolitical challenges in the Middle East are increasingly affecting Europe and highlights the defense and economic relationships being forged. David also shares insights into Europe’s view of Israel’s role in urban counterterrorism and its use of soft power through technology and agriculture to strengthen international partnerships.

    Learn More about The European Leadership Network (ELNET),

    https://europeanleadershipnetwork.org/

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: David Siegel, President at Friends of ELNET

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-siegel-3674b2ba/

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    #Tzuzamen #Charney #geopolitics #internationalrelations #middleeastconflict

  • Ron Kerbs, founder and CEO of Kidas, joins Tzuzamen to discuss how the Kidas software helps protect parents and kids from online bullying, threats, and scams. He explains how AI technology monitors conversations to create a safer online experience for children up to 15 years old. Ron also shares examples of scams and how the technology helps kids, starting as young as 8, learn to detect and avoid them. Additionally, he explains his hope that this software will improve communication between parents and their children.

    Learn More about Kidas

    https://getkidas.com/

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Ron Kerbs, founder and CEO of Kidas

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-kerbs/

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    #Tzuzamen #Charney #technology #aitechnology #cybersecurity

  • Tzuzamen speaks with writer and director Michal Cohen, along with producer Maya Fischer, about the making of the documentary Full Support. The film shares personal stories of women in a bra fitting room, revealing the deep connection and complex relationship they have with their bodies and breasts. They discuss the film's impact on both women and men, exploring themes of body perception, self-expression, feminism, and freedom of choice.

    Read more about the documentary

    https://www.haaretz.com/life/2024-09-12/ty-article-magazine/.premium/full-support-israeli-docu-explores-womens-lifelong-relationship-with-their-boobs/00000191-e51b-dfcc-a5df-edff1b0e0000

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    Guest: Michal Cohen, Director and Writer, 'Full Support"

    Maya Fischer: Producer, "Full Support"

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    #Tzuzamen #Charney #documentary #feminism

  • Shrage Biran joins Tzuzamen to discuss the history of Gaza, emphasizing how politicians have neglected the negative impacts of poverty, fundamentalism, and terror, which Hamas has exploited. He shares several solutions involving international assistance, particularly from the United States and China, arguing that eliminating Hamas, restoring Gaza, and alleviating poverty should be top priorities.

    Purchase Book: Liberating Gaza : Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Fundamentalism and Terror

    https://www.amazon.com/Liberating-Gaza-Breaking-Poverty-Fundamentalism-ebook/dp/B0DBFF8D88

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    #Tzuzamen #Charney #peace

  • Becoming Your Best Self on Stage with Lilach Danin-Lavee

    Stage Director for keynote speaker, Lilach Danin Lavee joins Tzuzamen to share her expertise in helping speakers bring their best selves to the stage. With a background in both theater and business, Lilach prepares speakers to deliver their messages with confidence and impact. She reveals how she combines theatrical techniques with business presentations, offering tips on managing stage fright and improving performance in front of the audience.

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    Guest: Lilach Danin-Lavee

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilach-danin-lavee

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  • Professor of Social Psychology and Motivation Science at Columbia University, Tory Higgins comes onto Tzuzamen to discuss his book “Shared Reality” and goes into detail about how we as humans are motivated to share our experience with others and how that can be both a good thing and a bad thing.

    Repeat: Sept 18, 2024 | Published Aug 25, 2021

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    Guest: Tory Higgins, Professor of Social Psychology and Motivation Science

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._Tory_Higgins

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  • Professor of Brain Research at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rafi Malach joins Tzuzamen to have a discussion about his insights into the study of the brain as a physical organ while trying to understand and connect it to the complications of human consciousness and creativity.

    Repeat: Sept 11, 2024 | Published Aug 17, 2022

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    Guest: Professor Rafi Malach https://www.weizmann.ac.il/brain-sciences/labs/malach/home

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  • Professor of Neurology from Stony Brook University Anat Biegon appears on Tzuzamen to discuss her history of studying the health differences between sexes and being one of the first scientists to focus specifically on learning about women's issues in medicine. She also goes into detail about the difficulties she had to face while trying to study women's issues in medicine within a very sexist academic environment and how she had to circumvent that misogynistic climate to do her work.

    Repeat: September 4, 2024 | Published: Jan 6, 2022

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guest: Anat Biegon

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  • Social psychologist and NYU professor Yaacov Trope joins Tzuzamen to discuss the intricacies of group dynamics and leadership in social psychology. He explores how individual behavior is shaped by the groups to which people belong, emphasizing the mutual influence between individuals and their social environments.

    Repeat Aug 28, 2024 | Published Nov 8, 2021

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    Guest: Yaakov Trope

    https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/yaacov-trope

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  • Renowned performance theorist, theatrical director, and NYU professor Richard Schechner, one of the founders of the Performance Studies department at Tisch School of the Arts, joins Tzuzamen to discuss a wide range of theatrical topics. He shares his experiences with Hinduism, compares theatre and religion, and explores unique performances, including Shakespeare adaptations in China. Schechner also talks about founding The Performance Group of New York, which later became The Wooster Group.

    Repeat: Aug 21, 2024 | Published: May 18, 2022

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    Guest: Richard Schechner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Schechner

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  • Israeli Actress Sandra Sade along with the founder of the Healing Parents method Hannah Pilnick both join Tzuzamen on this episode to talk about how the work that Hannah does with people to clarify the connections to their loved ones so that they can be used to heal.

    Repeat: Aug 14, 2024 | Published: Jul 20, 2022

    Tzuzamen is hosted by Tzili Charney and Tzipi Trope.

    Guests:

    Hannah Pilnick: https://cch.co.il/

    Sandra Sade: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Sade

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