What Makes Us a Family is the official podcast of Partnership2Gether (P2G) Hadera-Eiron, powered by The Jewish Agency for Israel. Through personal stories, heartfelt conversations, and shared experiences, we bring to life the deep connections between the people of Hadera, Pardes-Hanna Karkur, Menashe and Alona regional councils in Israel, with the Jewish communities in the southeastern United States, and the Czech Republic. Produced By Or Alon
What Makes Us a Family
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What Makes Us a Family is the official podcast of Partnership2Gether (P2G) Hadera-Eiron, powered by The Jewish Agency for Israel. Through personal stories, heartfelt conversations, and shared experiences, we bring to life the deep connections between the people of Hadera, Pardes-Hanna Karkur, Menashe and Alona regional councils in Israel, with the Jewish communities in the southeastern United States, and the Czech Republic. Produced By Or Alon
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September 28, 2025
Building Bridges Across Histories | Dalia, Peter & Barbara
<p>In this episode, Barbara Dab, community leader from Nashville, joins Dalia Lahmany from Israel and Peter Federace from the Czech Republic to reflect on how the Hadera-Eiron Partnership2Gether connects communities across different histories and geographies. They share stories of visiting Jewish communities in Europe, engaging with Israeli peers, and discovering the depth of global Jewish solidarity after October 7. Together, they highlight how the Partnership fosters belonging, resilience, and people-to-people connection even across borders and languages.</p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Dalia Lahmany – Israeli participant in the Partnership</p></li><li><p>Peter Federace – Czech community member</p></li><li><p>Barbara Dab – Nashville community leader</p></li></ul><p></p>
August 26, 2025
Leading Together: Exploring Questions That Matter in Partnership | Ravid, Shlomit & Allison
<p>In this episode, Allison Jacobs, P2G Hadera-Eiron Co-chair and Shlomit Zimring, Israeli Lay Leader, dive into the heart of the Hadera-Eiron Partnership2Gether initiative — exploring how this living bridge between Israel, the Southeastern U.S., and the Czech Republic has become a model of mutual responsibility, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connection.</p><p>Together with Ravid Fleisher, P2G Professional, they reflect on what makes this Partnership unique, how it brings individuals and communities closer, and the impact of its diverse programs — from youth exchanges to volunteer missions, leadership training, and shared cultural projects like Hinneni.</p><p><br /></p><p>Speakers:</p><ul><li>Shlomit Zimring – HR consultant and longtime P2G steering committee member.</li><li>Allison Jacobs – Partnership2Gether Consortium Co-chair.</li><li>Ravid Fleisher – P2G Human Bridge Coordinator.</li></ul>
August 26, 2025
From Strangers to Family - Local2Global (L2G) Program | Ken & Michal
<p>In this heartfelt conversation, Michal Pirani from Harish, Israel, and Ken Stiles from Greensboro, North Carolina, share the story of how they went from strangers to close friends through the <strong>L2G – Local2Global</strong> program.</p><p>They reflect on the deep bond they built through personal stories, poetry, shared Jewish values, and even moments of tragedy—like the October 7th attacks. Despite living thousands of miles apart, their friendship transcends borders, politics, and headlines, reminding us that human connection is the heart of community.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><ul><li>Ken Stiles – Retired HR executive and volunteer with Partnership2Gether</li><li>Michal Pirani – Writer and poet.</li></ul>
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