Fresh Look With Hen Mazzig – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to Fresh Look! In Episode 14, you'll hear from Shekhiynah Larks, a Black-Jewish activist who is at the forefront of bringing the Black and Jewish communities together. You'll hear from Shekhiynah about her background as a Black and Jewish woman, and about the state of Black and Jewish relations, along with challenges and opportunities these two communities are facing. We're honored to have Shekhiynah join us for Episode 14 of Fresh Look. Welcome to the show, Shekhiynah!

Welcome back to Fresh Look! In Episode 13, you'll hear from Swell Ariel Or, the star of the hit Netflix series The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem. In the show, Swell plays Luna Armoza, the daughter of Gabriel and Hila. You'll hear from Swell about her role on the hit series and her take on Judaism and Israel. We're honored to have Swell join us for Episode 13 of Fresh Look. Welcome to the show, Swell!

Welcome to Episode 4 featuring Lizzy Savetsky. Lizzy is a social media advocate, entrepreneur, matchmaker, and fashion influencer. Lizzy uses her influence with over 200,000 followers on social media to advocate for Israel online. This episode will examine the many layers of being an Israel advocate online and how to combat the rampant hate and misinformation that is contributing to a significant increase in antisemitism in America and around the world.

Welcome to Episode 3 of Fresh Look with Hen Mazzig featuring Arizona State Representative Alma Hernandez, the first Mexican-American Jew to win an elected position in the United States in 2018. A rising leader in progressive politics and an outspoken advocate for Israel and the Jewish community, Representative Hernandez will share her unique perspective on what it means to be a progressive Zionist in the legislature and on campus as a faculty member in public health at Arizona State University. In her job as a State Representative, Hernandez serves Tucson's Third District in the Arizona House of Representatives, where she serves on the Health and Human Services and the Federal Relations committees. She is also a board member at Jewish Family Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and was recently named among the top 50 most influential Jews in the country.

This week’s episode will feature a robust discussion on antisemitism. Our featured guest Daniella Rabbani lives in the nexus of art, culture, and politics in the global Jewish community. Daniella is an award-winning actress and her credentials include several productions with New York’s famed National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, which brings Yiddish-language theater back to life, The Americans, and Ocean’s 8. Daniella is a second-generation descendent of Holocaust survivors and an outspoken advocate for Israel and the American Jewish community.

Welcome to Fresh Look!

This series will feature the pro-Israel movement’s top voices to discuss today’s incredibly complex and critical issues facing Israel and the Jewish community.

For our first guest, we wanted to bring in someone who not only understands the ins and outs of Israeli politics, but who can connect them to the challenges in the diaspora.

Michal Cotler-Wunsh worked her way up from an IDF recruit to a member of Israel’s 23rd Knesset. Michal is also a human rights advocate who has inspired thousands around the world to stand up for justice and equality.

It’s a great honor to have Michal Colter-Wunsh as our first guest.

Welcome back to Fresh Look! This week’s episode features Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, Senior Rabbi of the largest synagogue in New Jersey - Congregation B'nai Jeshurun. Rabbi Gewirtz is the author of a new book “To Build a Brave Space: the Making of a Spiritual First Responder.” Rabbi Gewirtz also serves as the President of the Coalition of Religious Leaders for the State of New Jersey. During this episode, we’ll hear from Rabbi Gewirtz about insights in spiritual leadership and the challenges facing Jewish and pro-Israel people today. Welcome to the show, Rabbi Gewirtz!

Welcome back to Fresh Look! This week’s episode features a unique conversation with a non-binary digital activist and content creator of Iranian Jewish descent, Matthew Nouriel.  In recent years, Matthew has been using their voice to passionately advocate and fight for the causes they believe in - namely LGBTQ+ rights and equality within the Iranian and Jewish communities, and combating antisemitism - using their social media as a means to reach those who relate to their perspective and lived experiences, as well as engaging audiences on panel discussions and speaking engagements across the country. They have taken on leadership roles with both queer and non-queer organizations such as JDC Entwine, JQ International, Tel Aviv Institute, and most recently joined the team at JIMENA - Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa. In 2021 they were the recipient of the TrailBlazer Award at the JQ International annual Impact Awards. Welcome to the show, Matthew!

Welcome back to Fresh Look! This week's episode features pro-Israel activist and world renowned Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian. Dr. Nazarian's unique background as a Persian Jew gives her valuable insights into the current events in Iran, which are discussed in this week's episode.

Dr. Nezarian is an Emmy Nominated, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a private practice in Beverly Hills. She founded the Nazarian Institute, where she helps medical professionals develop their business skills by Thinking BIG – Branding, Innovation, and Growth.

Dr. Nazarian stars in the Emmy Nominated Netflix Original Series, Skin Decision: Before and After. She is also an influencer on social media, where she has amassed almost 1 million followers on Instagram, talking about Jewish identity and combatting antisemitism. Welcome to the show, Dr. Nazarian!

Follow Dr. Sheila on social media or on her podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-closet/id1661721192

Welcome back to Fresh Look! On Episode 9 of Fresh Look, you’ll hear from a leading voice online for progressive Zionism. Hallel Silverman is an American born, Israeli raised digital activist and blogger located in Tel Aviv. With nearly a decade in Israel advocacy, Hallel has created and executed content for dozens of major organizations and is an associate at the Tel Aviv Institute, an organization that fights hate on social media and in digital spaces. Welcome to the show Hallel!