An Epic ‘October 7th’ Interview with Ela Levgoren, Survivor of the Nova Musical Festival (Audio)
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edicated to the memory of Gili Adar, and five other friends (to be discussed in the interview) of Ela, all of whom were murdered at the Nova Music Festival, on October 7th, 2023. Welcome to a profoundly moving episode of our podcast, featuring an in-depth, nearly two-hour conversation with ELA LEVGOREN, a courageous survivor of the tragic terrorist attack at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. In this powerful and inspiring interview, Ela, a 25-year-old who embodies resilience and the strength of the Jewish soul and the human spirit, shares her remarkable story with raw honesty and heart. Ela opens up about her journey, from her upbringing in Canada to her life-changing move to Israel, her deep love for music and friendship that led her to attend the Nova Music Festival before relocating to Australia, and the harrowing events of that fateful day. She recounts how her intuition guided her and her friends to escape the attack, the heartbreaking loss of six dear friends, and her ongoing path to healing and rebuilding after unimaginable trauma. This episode is a vital learning experience for listeners of all ages, offering a deeply personal perspective on survival, loss, and the power of Jewish resilience. Join us as we honour Ela’s story, the memory of those lost, and the enduring spirit of hope. Am Yisrael Chai. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
- How Ela’s path from Canada to Israel, and her love of music, shaped her worldview
- What happened during the October 7 Nova Festival attack, and the instincts that helped her and her friends survive
-The pain of losing six close friends, and the ongoing work of healing and remembrance -Her perspective on trauma, hope, and the “never again” spirit of the Jewish people
- The enduring power of music, friendship, and community as tools for rebuilding after loss
About Ela Levgoren: A survivor, storyteller, and embodiment of Jewish resilience. A lover of music, community, and adventure, Ela’s experience at the Nova Music Festival, where she endured unimaginable loss and found the strength to overcome it, offers listeners a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the aftermath of tragedy, survival, and healing. How does sharing survivor stories help us heal and remember? Leave your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more stories of human courage, resilience, and the Jewish spirit. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and inner most thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers to crossing guards, stars,public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @avrumrosensweigshow Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram: / avrumrosensweigshow TikTok: / avrumrosensweig #ElaLevgoren #novamusicfestival #October7 #survivor #survivorstory #jewishresilience #jewishstories #neveragain #humanspirit #traumarecovery #podcastcanada #storytelling #storytellingmatters #jewishpodcast #jewishwisdom #jewishfaith #jewishlearning #jewisheducation #jewishcommunity #jewishheritage #jewishtradition #jewishculture #jewishhistory #jewishphilosophy #spiritualwisdom #motivationalpodcast #motivationalinterview #fascinatingpeople #engagingconversations #personalgrowth #lifelessons #leadershipstories #faithandwisdom #jewishinspirations #successstories #podcastinterview #theavrumrosensweigshow
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