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Headlines:The U.S. and Israel have agreed to establish two Gaza working groups: one related to Hamas disarmament and the other to public health in the Strip. Russia is reportedly replenishing Iran's munition stockpiles by shipping drone parts, ammo, and even ballistic missile components to the regime via the Caspian Sea.President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructs the administration's efforts to clinch a deal with Iran.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Shira Efron, distinguished Israel policy chair at the RAND Corporation.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

TIME Top 100 creator Shira Lazar shares her creator playbook. Before "creator" became a career path, Shira Lazar was already building one. In this episode of The AI Marketing Companion, Shira shares the lessons she's learned from more than 15 years of building media brands, identifying trends, and helping creators navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Shira's journey from early digital media to the creator economy 04:25 How to recognize a real trend before it reaches peak popularity 10:18 Why follower counts don't tell the whole story when selecting creator partners 16:42 How to use AI to enhance your work without losing your authentic voice 22:10 Authenticity in an era of AI-generated content and invisible watermarking 27:35 The Creator Bill of Rights and building healthier creator partnerships 31:12 Shira's homework assignment for every marketer What signals are you missing? Which creator partnerships are worth pursuing? And how can AI amplify your work without replacing what makes it uniquely yours? Listen in for a practical playbook from one of the world's most influential creators. Connect with Sandy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyacarter/ Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sandycarter/ Sandy Carter: https://sandycarter.net/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@aifirstmarketing?si=Qkyd3smETP8HQ7SM

KTAR's educaiton reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the solution to our teacher retention issue.

Shira Tanzer, our KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about how the school voucher program is playing a major role in teacher retention.

This week, we are highlighting the teacher shortage in Arizona. KTAR education reporter Shira Tanzer joined the show to discuss how we can stay informed and what is needed to help.

Shira Tanzer, our KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about the perspective teachers have on the teacher retention issue in Arizona.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: The Ruins' Secret: A Dog's Guide to Hidden Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בשמש הזהב של אמצע יום הקיץ, נעמדו נועם, אליאב ושירה בשולי העתיקות.En: In the golden sunlight of a midsummer day, Noam, Eliyav, and Shira stood on the outskirts of the ruins.He: האבן הקראקטית והעמודים החצי נופלים למראשותיהם, בעוד קוצים ופרחים פראיים צומחים בצדדים.En: The cracked stones and half-fallen columns stood above them, while thorns and wildflowers grew alongside.He: היה חג ט"ו באב, יום האהבה העברי, ונועם היה נרגש.En: It was the holiday of Tu B'Av, the Hebrew day of love, and Noam was excited.He: הוא רצה להראות לחבריו את כל מה שהוא ידע על האתר הקדוש הזה.En: He wanted to show his friends everything he knew about this sacred site.He: "ברוכים הבאים לעתיקות," נועם הכריז בגאווה, אבל שנייה לפני שהספיק להתחיל, אליאב הניח יד על כתפו וצחק.En: "Welcome to the ruins," Noam declared proudly, but a moment before he could begin, Eliyav placed a hand on his shoulder and laughed.He: "נועם, אולי אתה יודע, אבל נראה שיש למישהו אחר גם תכנית להדרכה היום.En: "Noam, you might know, but it seems someone else also has a plan to guide today."He: "אליאב הצביע על כלב קטן ורעים שפתאום רץ בין האבנים, מושך בעקבותיו קבוצת מטיילים.En: Eliyav pointed to a small, playful dog that suddenly ran between the stones, leading a group of tourists in its wake.He: הכלב לא היה שייך לאף אחד מהם.En: The dog did not belong to any of them.He: שירה, בעינים בוהקות, אמרה, "נועם, אחרי הכלב הזה!En: Shira, with sparkling eyes, said, "Noam, after that dog!He: אולי יגלה לנו משהו חדש.En: Maybe it'll reveal something new to us."He: "נועם היסס לכמה רגעים, אך כשראה את החיוך של שירה החליט.En: Noam hesitated for a few moments, but when he saw Shira's smile, he decided.He: הוא הוביל את חבריו בעקבות הכלב.En: He led his friends in following the dog.He: הכלב קפץ בין האבנים, עצר מדי פעם להריח, ופתאום נכנס לפתח קטן שלא היו מודעים אליו קודם לכן.En: The dog jumped between the stones, stopping occasionally to sniff, and suddenly entered a small opening they had not been aware of before.He: הקבוצה מצאה עצמה בחדר לא מוכר, מלא בממצאים מוזרים.En: The group found themselves in an unfamiliar room, filled with strange artifacts.He: הקירות היו מלאים בציורים עתיקים, ואובייקטים לא שגרתיים פוזרו בכל מקום.En: The walls were covered in ancient drawings, and unusual objects were scattered everywhere.He: זה היה הרגע שבו נועם הבין שהמדריך הלא רשמי שלהם, הכלב, הביא אותם לגילוי מרגש.En: It was then that Noam realized that their unofficial guide, the dog, had brought them to an exciting discovery.He: כולם, גם נועם, הרגישו סיפוק עצום מהתגלית המפתיעה.En: Everyone, including Noam, felt immense satisfaction from the surprising discovery.He: הם החליטו לקרוא לחדר בשם "המדריך", לכבוד הכלב שערך את ההפתעה הגדולה.En: They decided to call the room "The Guide," in honor of the dog who orchestrated the big surprise.He: נועם הבין שבחיים, כמו כאן בעתיקות, יש פעמים שבהם הכי טוב להניח לדברים לקרות בלי תכנון מוקדם.En: Noam understood that in life, just like here in the ruins, there are times when it's best to let things happen without advanced planning.He: בסוף היום, כשהשמש ירדה מאחורי ההרים ובארנקם של נועם היה זיכרון בלתי נשכח, הוא ידע שלמד ערך חדש - לפעמים הרפתקאות מעולות נולדות מהכיוונים הכי לא צפויים.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set behind the mountains and in Noam's memory was an unforgettable moment, he knew he had learned a new value - sometimes the best adventures come from the most unexpected directions. Vocabulary Words:outskirts: שוליruins: עתיקותcracked: קראקטיתcolumns: עמודיםsacred: קדושdeclared: הכריזproudly: בגאווהunofficial: לא רשמיartifacts: ממצאיםancient: עתיקיםorchestrated: ערךreveal: יגלהhesitated: היססsniff: להריחunaware: מודעיםunusual: לא שגרתייםimmense: עצוםsatisfaction: סיפוקdiscovery: תגליתunexpected: לא צפוייםscattered: פוזרוrealized: הביןdirections: כיווניםsparkling: בוהקותentrance: פתחplan: תכניתthorns: קוציםsnuck: נכנסmidsummer: אמצע הקיץconstellations: כוכביםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to discuss her reporting on Arizona's teacher retention issue and the solutions that could help retain teachers in the profession.

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to talk about what teachers are experiencing in the classroom that led to Arizona's decade-long teacher shortage and what districts could do to improve it.

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Arizona's teacher shortage and potential solutions.

Pour moi le chef étoilé Nicolas Conraux fait partie de celles et ceux qui ouvrent la voie des nouveaux codes du luxe dans la gastronomie et dans l'Art de vivre désirable.Ici à la Butte, où j'ai eu la chance de séjourner (Cf épisode du Travel Guide Où est le beau ?), Nicolas et sa femme ont créé la méta expérience de beaucoup de choses dont on a déjà parlé dans ce podcast avec d'autres précurseurs : Roland Feuillas (épisode #3 du podcast @Où est le bon ?)Marie sophie L (épisode #6 du podcast @Où est le bon ?)Shira Bio (épisode #16 du podcast @Où est le bon ?)Le "shift" qu'a opéré Nicolas est une preuve que le luxe est en pleine transformation, et que certaines pratiques nous sembleront bientôt désuètes, voire préhistoriques (les kits de bienvenue suremballés, les objets sans sens ou non naturels qu'on nous imposait comme éléments distinctifs, etc.).Il est très intéressant d'écouter le témoignage de ceux qui, malgré les jugements, les mécanismes inconscients d'aversion au changement et les peurs projetées par les autres, montrent qu'avec une vision claire et alignée, il est possible d'atteindre le véritable succès : celui de prendre soin de la vie et des énergies présentes !Un épisode pépite qui révèle les postures des leaders d'aujourd'hui, pour demain... et tout cela, évidemment, sans faire l'impasse sur le beau et le bon !Les liens des références de l'épisode : @labutteplouider@nicolasconraux29@Shira bio@mariesophiel@rolandfeuillasLes chapitres de l'épisode : 1:30 - Introduction5:26 - L'histoire de Nicolas et son parcours jusqu'à la cuisine12:50 - Le prendre soin de soi avec le projet La Butte16:23 - L'éveil à l'alimentation vivante qui laisse place à une nouvelle gastronomie française et modes de fonctionnements 27:28 - Les bien faits de l'alimentation vivante38:45 - Les codes du nouveau luxe d'aujourd'hui42:20 - Les miels activés45:09 - Les méthodes de travail en équipe47:37 - La définition du bon48:37 - Les prochaines évolutions de la ButteCopyrigh©️ Où est le beau ? Tous droits réservés>> SUIVEZ MOI SUR INSTAGRAM @ouestlebeau>> Pour écouter les épisodes : Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer Où est le beau ? est un Podcast créé et réalisé par Hélène AguilarIdentité graphique : Catherine Sofia Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Arizona's teacher shortage.

Arizona has been facing a teacher shortage for years, with educators leaving the profession or state because of low salaries, high workloads and a variety of other factors.

Shira Tanzer joined Gaydos and Gayle Bass to explain how Arizona ended up with a decade-long teacher shortage.

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What do you actually eat when your body is healing — and you're not allowed to move? That's the question Shira Evans, RD, CSSD, found herself living through after a significant cycling accident left her with a concussion, road rash, and a scapula broken in two places. As a sports dietitian who specializes in REDs and disordered eating in athletes, she knew exactly what to do nutritionally — but navigating the mental health piece, the unsolicited body comments, and the slow, humbling process of returning to sport? That was a whole other conversation. Shira is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics based in Oregon. She's a lifelong athlete, Boston Marathon qualifier, and cross-country cyclist who works virtually with athletes and active individuals throughout the US. She specializes in sports performance nutrition, REDs, and disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes — including gender-affirming nutrition support for non-binary and trans athletes. She is also a Lane 9 Directory dietitian. Chapters [00:04:00] How Shira got into sports nutrition — and why she created her own path [00:06:00] Her sports nutrition philosophy: finding the gray space when everything feels black and white [00:09:00] Cycling across the country — twice — and why the bike unlocked a different kind of adventure [00:11:00] The accident: concussion, broken scapula, and road rash — what happened and what came next [00:12:00] Unsolicited body comments: navigating them in real time and the parallel to athletes with REDs [00:18:00] Why injury increases energy needs — and why that's hard to honor when you're not moving [00:21:00] What eating actually looked like: 3 meals, 4–5 snacks, and the pre-breakfast snack strategy [00:25:00] Starting sports psych and ERP to get comfortable being near her bike again [00:29:00] Supplements that helped: Juven, HMB, calcium, vitamin D, and higher-dose fish oil for concussion [00:34:00] Return to run: getting cleared doesn't mean it's going to feel good — and that's okay Resources mentioned: Juven — amino acid supplement for wound healing; contains collagen, vitamin C, and protein HMB (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate) — leucine derivative shown to help maintain muscle mass during limb immobilization Fairlife milk — lactose-reduced option Shira used in calorie-dense smoothies during recovery Find Shira Evans, RD, CSSD at https://shiraevansrd.com/ or in the Lane 9 Directory: lane9project.org/directory Are you an athlete? Find a sports dietitian, DPT, therapist, or coach who understands athletes at lane9project.org/directory.

Summer's relaxed, grab-and-go eating is about to collide with the structure of a new school year. For a lot of parents, that transition brings a fresh wave of food-related stress. In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares sits down with registered dietitian and mom of three Shira Sussi (founder of Shira Sussi Nutrition) to talk about how families can move into the school year without the mealtime anxiety. They cover everything from starting solids with baby to breaking the "picky eater" spiral to building lunchbox and dinner routines that actually hold up past week two.Learn moreMentioned in this episode:New Book! Raising Body-Confident KidsYou want your kids to love their bodies. You're still trying to do both. My new book, Raising Body-Confident Kids, helps you do both. Releases Sept 1, 2026. Pre-order your copy here: https://www.raisingbodyconfidentkids.com/books

NECROMANCER EP.145 – ONES THAT ENTERTAIN: MUSIC & LYRICS The necromancers are going on tour and saved you a seat on the bus, baby. Bret and Shira explore depictions of pop stars on film starting with Shira's pick, Music & Lyrics (2007). Will Bret pull a Mariah Carey and claim “I don't know him” when […]

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Secrets of the Dead Sea: Love, Discovery, and Destiny Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: נְדָב וְשִׁירָה יָשְׁבוּ בְּצִלּוֹ שֶׁל אֶצְבָּע הַמֶּלַח בְּיַם הַמֶּלַח.En: Nadav and Shira sat in the shade of the Etzba HaMelah by the Yam HaMelah (Dead Sea).He: חֹם הַקַּיִץ הָיָה כּוֹבֵשׁ.En: The summer heat was oppressive.He: הַמַּיִם הַמְּלוּחִים נוֹצְצוּ תַּחַת שֶׁמֶשׁ זוֹרֵחַת, וְהָרִים חוּמִים בָּקְעוּ מִן הָאוֹפֵק.En: The salty waters shimmered under the blazing sun, and brown mountains emerged from the horizon.He: נְדָב, בָּחוּר חָתִיךְ וּמִסְתּוֹבֵב בְּמְקוֹמוֹת שֶׁל סִכּוּן, שָׁמַע סִפּוּר בָּרִמּוֹנְט בִּקְרָב יוּתֵר מָקוֹם.En: Nadav, a handsome guy and always on the move in dangerous places, heard a story in Rimon, a nearby combat zone.He: "יֵשׁ חָפֵץ הִסְטוֹרִי סָמוּךְ לַיָם הַמֶּלַח," אָמַר לוֹ הַצְרִפֶּי רְחַב הַפֶּה.En: "There is a historical artifact near the Yam HaMelah," said the broad-mouthed merchant to him.He: שִׁירָה, מֵקִיפָּה וּבַרְנִינִית, נִטְיַשׁ הִשְׁתַּנֵּתָה, בְּלִי עֲצָתוֹת בְּדָרְכֵי נְדָב.En: Shira, lively and cheerful, persistently changed, without advising Nadav on his ways.He: אָךְ גנֵיבַת רֶגֻלָה עָבַרָה בְּנוֹסֵף.En: But a sneaky tension passed additionally.He: הָרוּחַ הִחֶלֶתָה לְהַחְבִּיוֹת בְּרָאָזֵי הרִפֻּונות וּכְחוּט הִתַּקְשְׁבָנִיּוּת נִמְסָר.En: The wind started to hide secrets among the hills, and a thread of persistence was delivered.He: "הַפִּתוּחִים מתוּשוֹת מְנָדַב עָוּנֶת מַנִּיחַ הַלְּגוֹרַה וּבִזְמַן לָמוּשׁ," הֶבֶּה שִׁירָה עוֹמֶדִים לֹא.En: "The developments left by Nadav lead to eternal neglect and delay," signaled Shira, signaling to avoid standing still.He: נְדָב הִדְרִיךְ עַל־פִּי הַזְּהִירָה, בְּעַד כתָלָה בְּנֵבוֹנָה.En: Nadav guided by caution, through her wise gaze.He: הֵיא לְאַחָר הַמֶּלֶף בְּיוֹתֵר, הָפַר וַאֲלֶינוּ נִרְאָה בְלַפְשָׂה.En: She was behind the most significant curve, removed the barrier, and appeared to us suddenly.He: הִשְּׁקָפִיוּת הִשְּׁמֵיִינוּ - המִשְׁקֶף מֶלֶף.En: The perspective illuminated us—the gaze of sharp insight alone.He: בְּרְץ רְחָבָה שֵׁקַדִּים.En: In an extensive field, almonds bloomed.He: אַךְ נְדוּמִית הַזֹּאת בָּלַשׁ מֵעָבַר.En: Yet, this tranquility was broken suddenly.He: נְדָב נִכְנַס עַל אֲדִיבָה וְהִגִּיעַ לַאַחִיהוֹן.En: Nadav entered with politeness and reached the interior.He: הַמִּפְתַּח סְתוּם מִתּוֹךְ הַגוּשֵׁנִים וּפְתוֹם נִקְּנָינָה מִיָּף.En: The entrance was obscured by the bushes, and suddenly intercepted from the beautiful.He: בִּמְהַרְקָן רְשָׁף אוּחֶז מִן שְׁמִרְחָה עַל כְּנִימָה.En: A radiant gleam caught from the distance like a sparkling.He: בֵּרֹךְ וְנָכֵן נִפְעֶם נְדָב שֻׁרוֹן הֲיִיךְ מְשִׁתְּקוּף.En: With softness and realization, Nadav was astonished, his composure maintained.He: חֲוִיַּיֵר מֵשִׁירָה מַעֲנוֹתוֹ וְנִים.En: He expressed gratitude to Shira for her support and seemed relaxed.He: הָרֵיכָה לִהְיוֹת דְּפֵינִית נִבְּחוּנִים.En: Her observations had become a source of calm understanding.He: הַלָּאִהָיוּן בְּיוֹתְרָם לְשַׁבַּץ מִאן.En: They were ready to integrate the unknown.He: וּבְיוֹם שׁוֹט־בָּלֶה וְתוֶּךְ הָאוֹפָק, זְהִתֵּל וְהֵתְבַּצֶפ בּלְכָלְכֵלוּת לְאֻתָּהְנִיָה.En: And on a blurry and distant day, they committed to understanding each other's reality.He: הַשֶּׁקַעְה חֲלוֹם: נָדָב לָעַים מְנִזֶּה שָׁבוּעָה.En: The dream deepened: Nadav demonstrated a resilient oath.He: שִׁירָה הַלָּמַדָה לִמְדַי קַשֶּׁר שֵׁוּב.En: Shira learned again to form connections with care. Vocabulary Words:oppressive: כּוֹבֵשׁshimmered: נוֹצְצוּopinion: בְדָרְכֵיsneaky: גנֵיבַתtension: רֶגֻלָהpersistence: הִתַּקְשְׁבָנִיּוּתneglect: מַנִּיחַdelay: לָמוּשׁcaution: הַזְּהִירָהbarrier: הָפַרperspective: הִשְּׁקָפִיוּתbloomed: שֵׁקַדִּיםtranquility: נְדוּמִיתobscured: סְתוּםradiant: בִּמְהַרְקָןgleam: רְשָׁףcomposure: שֻׁרוֹןgratitude: חֲוִיַּיֵרrealization: נָכֵןcommitment: זְהִתֵּלresilient: מְנִזֶּהoath: שָׁבוּעָהcombat zone: בִּקְרָבartifact: חָפֵץ הִסְטוֹרִיmerchant: הַצְרִפֶּיlively: מֵקִיפָּהcheerful: בַרְנִינִיתillusion: שִׁיתוֹמֶסֶתintegrate: לְשַׁבַּץunknown: בְּיוֹתְרָםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Unearthing Masada's Mysteries: Noa and the Treasure Map Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-02-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר לוהט בקיץ, השמש זרחה מעל מצדה, מבצר עתיק ומרשים הממוקם על מצוק סלעי מול נוף מדברי וים המלח הנוצץ באופק.En: On a blazing summer morning, the sun rose over Masada, an ancient and impressive fortress perched on a rocky cliff facing a desert landscape and the shimmering Dead Sea in the distance.He: נועה, ארכיאולוגית צעירה ונלהבת, עמדה מול האתגר הגדול של חייה.En: Noa, a young and enthusiastic archaeologist, faced the greatest challenge of her life.He: בידיה היה מפת אוצר מסתורית שהיא מצאה בתוך ספר ישן שהגיע לתיק המורשת שלה.En: In her hands was a mysterious treasure map she found inside an old book that arrived in her heritage collection.He: נועת המפתחות בידיה, נועה הרגישה איך חומה המילולי מתרומם מולה כל פעם שפגשה את דיויד ושירה, עמיתיה שלעגו לה.En: Fiddling nervously with her keys, Noa felt how a figurative wall rose before her every time she encountered David and Shira, her colleagues who mocked her.He: הם לא האמינו באמיתות המפה וראוי לציין שמעמד במצדה אינו פשוט להרבה.En: They did not believe in the authenticity of the map, and it's worth noting that the position at Masada is not simple for many.He: היא הייתה נחושה להוכיח אחרת, אך הזמן לא היה בידיה.En: She was determined to prove otherwise, but time was not on her side.He: האתר עמד להיסגר בקרוב לעבודות שימור.En: The site was soon to close for conservation work.He: לא היה מקום לטעויות.En: There was no room for mistakes.He: "הייתי צריכה לצלם ולשלוח תוכניות מסודרות אם את רוצה שנאמין לך בכל זה," אמר דיויד בפנים ספקניות.En: "You should have taken photos and sent structured plans if you want us to believe any of this," David said skeptically.He: אבל נועה לא יכלה לחכות.En: But Noa could not wait.He: היא ידעה שכשיפרצו העבודות, לא תהיה לה גישה שוב.En: She knew that once the work started, she wouldn't have access again.He: בשקט, בזמן שארכיון הארכיאולוגים ישן, כשכולם חיפשו מחסה מהחום, נועה עקבה אחר המפה.En: Quietly, while the archaeologists' archive slept, as everyone sought refuge from the heat, she followed the map.He: ההוראות לקחו אותה למקום לא מתוייר.En: The directions led her to an untouristic location.He: היא הלכה לבד, מביטה מדי פעם סביב לוודא שאף אחד לא רואה.En: She walked alone, occasionally glancing around to ensure no one saw her.He: ראשה היה מלא בשאלות, אבל ליבה ידע שהיא חייבת לנסות.En: Her head was full of questions, but her heart knew she had to try.He: לאחר שעה של חיפושים, היא מצאה פתח חבוי בתוך צלע ההר.En: After an hour of searching, she found a hidden entrance in the mountainside.He: הם זחלה פנימה, והתחל התסובבות מסביב מספר דקות, הקירות נראו מתכוננים לקריסה.En: Crawling inside, she maneuvered for several minutes, the walls seeming ready to collapse.He: הדופק שלה השתולל מפחד וגם מהתרגשות.En: Her pulse raced from fear and excitement.He: בזהירות, היא המביטה בחדר מושך ומרהיב, עם שרידים שנראו כסודות של תקופה מוזהבת.En: Carefully, she entered a captivating and marvelous room, with remnants that appeared to be the secrets of a golden era.He: דקות לפני שנאלצה לסגת חזרה אל האור, נשמעה חריקה מאיימת.En: Just minutes before she had to retreat back to the light, a threatening creak was heard.He: האבן זזה, והמבנה נראה שהחזקתו רופפת.En: The stone moved, and the structure appeared unsteady.He: נועה ידעה שאינה יכולה להתעכב.En: Noa knew she couldn't linger.He: היא מיהרה לצאת, נושאת בידיה כמה עדויות להוכחת המפה.En: She hurried out, carrying in her hands some evidence to prove the map's validity.He: כשהיא חזרה למחנה, היא הראתה את הממצאים לשירה ולדיויד, והלב שלהם נפתח לתמונה ברורה יותר.En: Upon returning to the camp, she showed the findings to Shira and David, and their hearts opened to a clearer picture.He: בעזרת הראיות, המבקרים העקשנים הסכימו לבסוף.En: With the evidence, the stubborn skeptics finally agreed.He: האמינו לה. המפה אכן הייתה אמתית.En: They believed her; the map was indeed genuine.He: מאותו יום, נועה יותר פתוחה להאמין באגדות, מבינה שסיפורי העבר יכולים לשמור סודות חשובים.En: From that day on, Noa was more open to believing in legends, understanding that stories from the past can hold important secrets.He: היא למדה איך לשלב את הסקפטיות שלה עם נכונות להאמין ולחפש את הלא נודע.En: She learned how to combine her skepticism with a willingness to believe and seek the unknown.He: תחת השמש החמה של מצדה, נועה מצאה את האישור שהיא חיפשה והבינה שמשמעות חקירת העבר היא לא רק גילוי עובדות אלא גם להקשיב לקולות של ההיסטוריה המחפשים להישמע.En: Under the hot sun of Masada, Noa found the confirmation she sought and realized that investigating the past is not just about discovering facts but also listening to the voices of history that seek to be heard. Vocabulary Words:blazing: לוהטfortress: מבצרperched: ממוקםenthusiastic: נלהבתarchaeologist: ארכיאולוגיתfigurative: מילוליconservation: שימורskeptically: ספקניותrefuge: מחסהdirections: הוראותuntouristic: לא מתויירmaneuvered: התסובבותremnants: שרידיםmarvelous: מרהיבthreatening: מאיימתcreak: חריקהlinger: להתעכבevidence: עדויותvalidity: אמיתותstubborn: עקשניםskeptics: מבקריםgenuine: אמיתיlegends: אגדותwillingness: נכונותseek: לחפשconfirmation: אישורinvestigating: חקירתfacts: עובדותvoices: קולותheritage: מורשתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Amos's Artistic Leap: Finding Voice Amid Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-01-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השמש במרפסת נתלתה בשמיים כמו אש גדולה, ומזכירה לכולם את ערבי הקיץ החמים.En: The sun on the balcony hung in the sky like a great fire, reminding everyone of the warm summer evenings.He: בחדר האוכל שבבית משפחת כהן היו פזורים כלי כתיבה וספרים חדשים לבתי הספר.En: In the dining room of the Cohen family home, there were scattered writing tools and new schoolbooks.He: תמונות הישנות על הקירות העניקו לחדר אוויר תקוע, מלא בזיכרונות ומסורות.En: The old pictures on the walls gave the room a stagnant air, full of memories and traditions.He: עמוס התיישב ליד השולחן, נוזף בשרוכים שנחתכו בנעליו הישנות, מול הצלחות שהוכנו לארוחת ערב.En: Amos sat down by the table, scolding the frayed laces on his old shoes, across from the plates prepared for dinner.He: "עוד שנה אחת," לחש לעצמו, "ואני חופשי".En: "One more year," he whispered to himself, "and I'm free."He: אמו, שירה, נכנסה עם קערת סלט קל, נאנחת עמוקות, מצטערת על מה שיכול היה להיות ולא התרחש.En: His mother, Shira, entered with a bowl of light salad, sighing deeply, regretting what could have been and wasn't.He: "עמוס, שוב אתה עם הרעיונות האלה?En: "Amos, are you again with those ideas?"He: " היא שאלה בעודם מסדרים.En: she asked as they arranged the table.He: "אתה יודע שחשוב שתבחר במשהו רציני לשנים הבאות.En: "You know it's important to choose something serious for the coming years.He: משהו כמו משפטים או חשבונאות.En: Something like law or accounting.He: אמנות לא תחנך שום בית.En: Art won't support any household."He: "עמוס נשך את שפתיו, מביט אל עבר אחותו, תמר, שהגיעה מהאוניברסיטה מלאת סיפורים על חיי העצמאות.En: Amos bit his lip, looking towards his sister, Tamar, who returned from university full of stories about independent life.He: "תמר, ספרי לנו על השנה הראשונה שלך," ביקשה שירה, מנסה לשנות את הנושא.En: "Tamar, tell us about your first year," requested Shira, trying to change the subject.He: תמר חייכה, עיניה נעוצות בתמונות שבקירות.En: Tamar smiled, her eyes fixed on the pictures on the walls.He: היא סיפרה בלהט על הכרה רחבה וחוויות חדשות, אך ראשה היה אצל עמוס.En: She passionately recounted her broad recognition and new experiences, though her mind was with Amos.He: היא ידעה מה עובר עליו.En: She understood what he was going through.He: "עמוס, מה החלום שלך?En: "Amos, what's your dream?"He: " שאלתה פתחה דלת לא צפויה לשיחה אמיצה.En: her question opened an unexpected door to a brave conversation.He: הלב של עמוס פועם בחוזקה.En: Amos's heart pounded strongly.He: "אני רוצה ללמוד אמנות," ענה בקול חזק מבעבר, למרות החשש.En: "I want to study art," he answered in a stronger voice than before, despite the fear.He: "אני יודע שזה לא מה שציפיתם, אבל אכפת לי.En: "I know it's not what you expected, but I care.He: זה מה שמלהיב אותי.En: It's what excites me."He: "שירה עצרה לרגע, מביטה בו עם דמעה קטנה בזווית עינה.En: Shira paused for a moment, looking at him with a small tear in her eye.He: "בני האהוב," אמרה בספקנות, "האמנו לך במשהו אחר.En: "My dear son," she said with skepticism, "we believed in something else for you."He: "תמר חייכה, נוגעת בזרועו בעדינות.En: Tamar smiled, gently touching his arm.He: "אני מבינה אותו.En: "I understand him.He: גם אני הייתי שם.En: I was there too.He: זה לא קל.En: It's not easy.He: אבל אם זה מה שעמוס רוצה, אנחנו צריכים לתמוך.En: But if this is what Amos wants, we need to support him."He: "האווירה השתנתה.En: The atmosphere changed.He: שירה, למרות ההתנגדות הראשונית, התחילה להבין את הרצון הכנה של בנה.En: Shira, despite her initial resistance, began to understand her son's sincere desire.He: "אנחנו נמצאים כאן בשבילך," אמרה לבסוף במבט שיהודי ההזדהות.En: "We are here for you," she finally said with a gaze full of empathy.He: בערב ההוא, בחדר האוכל החם, המשפחה הבינה שתמיכה אמיתית מתחילה בהקשבה ובהבנה.En: That evening, in the warm dining room, the family realized that true support begins with listening and understanding.He: עמוס, בדרכו, התחיל למצוא קולו.En: Amos, in his own way, started finding his voice.He: הוא ידע, הפעם הראשונה שהוא דיבר בבירור - הייתה הדרך להתחיל את דרכו לשם מה שבליבו באמת.En: He knew, the first time he spoke clearly was the way to begin his path towards what was truly in his heart. Vocabulary Words:scattered: פזוריםstagnant: תקועfrayed: נחתכוscolding: נוזףsighing: נאנחתregretting: מצטערתarrange: מסדריםserious: רציניaccounting: חשבונאותrecognition: הכרהbrave: אמיצהpounded: פועםdespite: למרותskepticism: ספקנותunderstand: מבינהsincere: כנהempathy: הזדהותsupport: לתמוךlistening: הקשבהtruly: באמתexperiences: חוויותpaused: עצרהtear: דמעהfixed: נעוצותpath: דרכוbroad: רחבהhousehold: ביתgazed: מבטindependent: עצמאותrealized: הבינהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Shira Boehler's family is full of doctors, and every one of them told her not to get the full-body MRI. She canceled the appointment repeatedly herself, until her husband rebooked it one time too many and she finally went.The scan found a 3.8 centimeter mass in her right lung and labeled it a minor finding, with a note to correlate with symptoms. She had none. She was running six miles a day, the picture of health, and had never smoked. A follow-up CT months later showed the mass had grown, and on the Monday she walked into a pulmonary specialist's office she was told she had an invasive adenocarcinoma. She told him it was probably an EMR error. One week later, surgeons removed half her right lung to treat her cancer.Samira Daswani, host of Patient from Hell and founder of Manta Cares, welcomes lung cancer survivor and bestselling author Shira Boehler for an eye-opening conversation on the part that comes after the story, which is why almost nobody in Shira's position gets caught this early. Screening guidelines currently cover people over 50 with a twenty-pack-per-year smoking history, and fewer than one in five of them actually get scanned, in part because the criteria require disclosing something patients are ashamed of. Shira has been working the problem from both ends since her treatment, negotiating cash prices at imaging centers down to a fraction of what she paid and funding new scans for people who can't cover them through the nonprofit organization she founded, Cancer Doesn't Care.In this episode, Samira and Shira discuss:Why lung cancer is often diagnosed too lateThe importance of early detection and low-dose CT screeningHow people who have never smoked can still develop lung cancerThe stigma surrounding lung cancer diagnosisCurrent lung cancer screening guidelinesInsurance coverage, healthcare access, policy reformHow artificial intelligence may improve cancer screeningWhy patient advocacy is becoming increasingly important in modern healthcareChapters00:00 Introduction01:00 The Full-Body Scan That Changed Everything03:32 Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Despite Having No Symptoms05:30 Access, Privilege & Why Early Detection Isn't Equal07:10 Building the Cancer Doesn't Care Foundation09:21 Why Lung Cancer Screening Needs to Change10:19 Breaking the Stigma Around Lung Cancer12:26 Who Actually Qualifies for Screening?14:23 Changing Public Perception Through Advocacy16:20 Why Patients Must Advocate for Themselves17:15 AI, False Positives & the Future of Cancer Screening20:27 Why Lung Cancer Is Often Diagnosed Too Late21:17 Stage 1 vs. Stage 4 Survival Rates23:25 Shira's Advice for Anyone Considering Lung Cancer ScreeningShira Kupperman Boehler is a finance professional, health advocate, bestselling author, and lung cancer survivor. Shira holds a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. Alongside her husband Adam, she has spent her career building and scaling multibillion-dollar healthcare businesses, developing deep relationships across health systems, payers, and policymakers.After being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage 1B lung adenocarcinoma despite never smoking and having no symptoms, Shira founded Cancer Doesn't Care, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to life-saving lung cancer screening and reducing financial barriers to early detection. She is also the author of the bestselling memoir One Scan Saved My Life, with proceeds supporting patient screening initiatives.

After a three-month pause, Shira returns with the first episode of A Deliberate Pause and shares the story behind this new chapter. What began over a decade ago with The unSTUCK Method® has grown into something much bigger: a practice she now calls Living Deliberately. In this episode, you'll discover why she stepped away, what she realized during that time, and how one simple insight reshaped her work. You'll also learn what to expect from the podcast going forward—and why taking a deliberate pause may be the most important choice you make in any difficult moment. Whether you've been listening from the beginning or you're brand new, welcome. This is where the next chapter begins. Learn more on my website: www.shiragura.com

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Diving Deep: Confronting Fears and Discovering New Worlds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: מתחת לשמש הקיץ החמה מעל שמורת חוף האלמוגים באילת, השמש הבריקה באור יקרות על המים הצלולים.En: Under the hot summer sun above Shmurat Hof HaAlmogim in Eilat, the sun shimmered brilliantly on the clear waters.He: על החוף עמדו שלושה חברים: ליאורה, איתן ושירה.En: On the shore stood three friends: Liora, Eitan, and Shira.He: הם התכוננו לצלול ולגלות את פלאי העולם התת-מימי.En: They were preparing to dive and discover the wonders of the underwater world.He: ליאורה תמיד רצתה להבין יותר על החיים בים.En: Liora always wanted to understand more about marine life.He: היא תהתה אם ללמוד ביולוגיה ימית בעתיד.En: She wondered if she should study marine biology in the future.He: שירה, חברה טובה וביולוגית ימית חובבת, שמחה להראות לה את הקסם שמתחת למים.En: Shira, a good friend and an amateur marine biologist, was happy to show her the magic beneath the waters.He: מצד שני, איתן נראה מעט מודאג.En: On the other hand, Eitan looked a bit worried.He: אף אחד לא ידע, אבל במעמקי ליבו הוא פחד מעומק המים.En: No one knew, but deep down, he was afraid of deep waters.He: הם לבשו את כל ציוד הצלילה, ושירה הסבירה בקצרה על סוגי הדגים והאלמוגים שהם עשויים לראות.En: They donned all the diving gear, and Shira briefly explained the types of fish and corals they might see.He: ליאורה הייתה נרגשת לגלות.En: Liora was excited to explore.He: איתן, למרות חששותיו, לא רצה לאכזב את ליאורה ולכן הסכים לצלול.En: Despite his fears, Eitan didn't want to disappoint Liora, so he agreed to dive.He: הם נכנסו למים.En: They entered the water.He: כשהשתקפו קרני השמש דרך המים, העולם נפתח לפניהם.En: As the sun's rays reflected through the water, the world opened up before them.He: דגים צבעוניים שחו בנחת בין אלמוגים ורקעים ססגוניים.En: Colorful fish swam leisurely between corals and vibrant backgrounds.He: ליאורה הביטה סביב בפליאה.En: Liora looked around in awe.He: היא הייתה מרותקת.En: She was captivated.He: אבל אז, הגעת לנקודה שבה המים החלים להעמיק, איתן נעצר.En: But then, upon reaching the point where the water started to deepen, Eitan stopped.He: הוא התכבץ קצת.En: He slightly recoiled.He: ליאורה ושירה שמו לב.En: Liora and Shira noticed.He: ״איתן, הכל בסדר?En: "Eitan, is everything okay?"He: ״ שאלה שירה.En: Shira asked.He: איתן לקח נשימה עמוקה.En: Eitan took a deep breath.He: הוא רצה להמשיך, אך חששותיו הגבילו אותו.En: He wanted to continue, but his fears held him back.He: ליאורה הביטה בו במבט מבין.En: Liora gazed at him understandingly.He: היא ידעה שזה קשה לו.En: She knew it was difficult for him.He: ״אנחנו נעשה את זה ביחד, בסדר?En: "We'll do this together, okay?"He: ״ אמרה בטון מעודד.En: she said in an encouraging tone.He: עם עזרה של ליאורה ושירה, איתן התאמץ לשחרר את הפחד וצלל עמוק יותר.En: With the help of Liora and Shira, Eitan made an effort to let go of his fear and dove deeper.He: לפתע, העולם המרהיב נחשף במלוא תפארתו.En: Suddenly, the magnificent world was revealed in all its glory.He: דגים בוהקים ויצורים מסתוריים מסביבם.En: Bright fish and mysterious creatures surrounded them.He: הסביבה הפכה לחוויה בלתי נשכחת.En: The environment turned into an unforgettable experience.He: כשחזרו אל פני המים, השלושה הרגישו תחושת הישג.En: When they returned to the surface, the three felt a sense of achievement.He: ליאורה חשה שהתשובה לצומת שבה היא עומדת בחייה קרובה יותר.En: Liora felt that the answer to the crossroads in her life was closer.He: איתן עמד בגבורה מול אחת הפחדים הגדולים שלו.En: Eitan bravely faced one of his greatest fears.He: ״תודה,״ אמר איתן בחיוך.En: "Thank you," Eitan said with a smile.He: ״תודה שדחפתם אותי לעשות את זה.En: "Thank you for pushing me to do this."He: ״ליאורה רק חייכה וענתה, ״אני צריכה להודות לך.En: Liora just smiled and replied, "I should be thanking you.He: זו הייתה חוויה שלא אשכח לעולם, והיא קידמה אותי צעד נוסף לקראת ההחלטה שלי.En: It was an experience I will never forget, and it brought me a step closer to my decision."He: ״השמש השוקעת צבעה את השמיים בגוונים של כתום וסגול כשיצאו מן המים.En: The setting sun painted the sky in shades of orange and purple as they emerged from the water.He: השלושה ידעו שהיום הזה היה יותר מסתם טיול בים.En: The three knew that this day was more than just a trip to the sea.He: זה היה רגע של שינוי, של תעוזה ושל חברות אמיתית.En: It was a moment of change, of courage, and of true friendship. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: הבריקהdiscover: לגלותwonders: פלאיmarine biology: ביולוגיה ימיתamateur: חובבתgear: ציודcorals: אלמוגיםexplore: לגלותcapsized: התכבץencouraging: מעודדeffort: התאמץmagnificent: מרהיבbravely: בגבורהachievement: הישגcrossroads: צומתcourage: תעוזהtrue friendship: חברות אמיתיתsurface: פני המיםcaptivated: מרותקתleisurely: בנחתmysterious: מסתורייםglory: תפארתוrevealed: נחשףunderstandingly: הבנהreflect: השתקפוsubmerged: תת-מימיsetting sun: השמש השוקעתvibrant: ססגונייםrecoiled: התכבץdeep breath: נשימה עמוקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Faith, Tradition, and Joy in the Heart of Jerusalem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: השמש הירושלמית מכה בחום על הכותל המערבי, המרגיש כמו אבן חיה תחת ידי האנשים שמתפללים בחרדת קודש.En: The shemesh yerushalmit, the Jerusalem sun, beats down upon the HaKotel HaMa'aravi, making it feel like a living stone under the hands of the people praying with holy reverence.He: הקולות של השוק הסמוך מלאים בצבעים וריחות, וכך מתחיל מסעם של נועה, איתן ושירה.En: The sounds of the nearby shuk, market, are full of colors and smells, and thus begins the journey of Noa, Eitan, and Shira.He: נועה עומדת מול הכותל בעיניים סקרניות, מחפשת את הקשר האבוד אל אמונתה והמקום הזה שמלא היסטוריה.En: @Noa stands before the wall with curious eyes, searching for the lost connection to her faith and this place steeped in history.He: היא יודעת שמדובר ביום מיוחד, תִּשְׁעָה בְּאָב, אך לא בטוחה מה המשמעות.En: She knows it is a special day, Tisha B'Av, but she's not quite sure what it means.He: איתן, לעומתה, נחוש למצוא את המתנה המושלמת לחגיגה שמתקרבת, מתנה שמכבדת את המסורת אבל מרגישה עדכנית.En: Eitan, on the other hand, is determined to find the perfect gift for the upcoming celebration, a gift that honors tradition yet feels contemporary.He: שירה, מוצפת בהרגשת הרפתקה, מתרגשת לגלות את כל מה שיש לשוק להציע.En: Shira, overwhelmed with a sense of adventure, is excited to discover everything the market has to offer.He: בזמן שנועה מתקרבת אל הכותל עם כוונה להתעמק בהשתקפותה, איתן כבר מתהלך בין הדוכנים, מחפש את המשהו המיוחד שימשוך את עינו.En: While Noa approaches the wall with the intention of delving into her reflection, Eitan is already strolling among the stalls, searching for that special something that will catch his eye.He: הוא מחליט לשוחח עם מוכר מקומי, שידו על הדופק בענייני המסורת ולא מתבייש לעזור לו בבחירת הפריט הנכון.En: He decides to chat with a local vendor, who has his finger on the pulse of tradition and isn't shy to help him choose the right item.He: שירה, לעומת זאת, מתמסרת לרגע, מסתובבת בין הדוכנים, רוקדת לצלילי המוזיקה שמתפשטת מהאנשים עם הכלים המקומיים.En: Shira, on the other hand, surrenders to the moment, wandering between the stalls, dancing to the music spread by the people with local instruments.He: הקליימקס מגיע כשהיום מתחיל להתרקם ולעטוף את שלושתם ברגעים מיוחדים: נועה עוצרת בנשימה עמוקה ומסתכלת על קבוצת אנשים שמתפללים בתשוקה חזקה ליד הכותל, דבר שמעורר אצלה תחושת חיבור עמוקה.En: The climax arrives as the day begins to weave together and envelop them in special moments: Noa pauses with a deep breath and watches a group of people praying passionately by the wall, stirring within her a deep sense of connection.He: באותו זמן, איתן נתקל באומן שיוצר חפצים יחודיים ומלאי משמעות, ומבין שהמציאה את מה שחיפש.En: At the same time, Eitan encounters an artist creating unique and meaningful objects, realizing he has found what he was searching for.He: שירה, ללא דאגה בעולם, מוצאת את הריקוד שמתמשך איתה בין ריצות שוקיות ושירים שממלאים את הלב.En: Shira, without a care in the world, finds herself drawn into a dance accompanied by market rhythms and songs that fill the heart.He: בסיום היום, נועה כותבת ברכה של תודה על הפתק הקטן ומכניסה אותו אל בין אבני הכותל, לבה מלא הכרת תודה והבנה חדשה.En: At day's end, Noa writes a note of thanks on a small piece of paper and places it between the stones of the wall, her heart full of gratitude and new understanding.He: איתן קונה פריט אומנותי יפהפה שמספר סיפור משלו, מרוצה מהאיחוד בין העבר להווה.En: Eitan purchases a beautiful artistic item that tells its own story, satisfied with the fusion of past and present.He: ושירה, עם שרשרת של מזכרות קטנות, שבה אל חבריה עם סיפורים חדשים בלב.En: And Shira, adorned with a chain of small souvenirs, returns to her friends with new stories at heart.He: בסוף, נועה מרגישה חיבור חדש אל ההיסטוריה האישית שלה, איתן מעריך את ההרמוניה בין ישן לחדש, ושירה מבינה את החשיבות של החוויה על פני החפצים.En: In the end, Noa feels a new connection to her personal history, Eitan appreciates the harmony between old and new, and Shira understands the importance of experience over possessions.He: יחד הם שבו לביתם, עשירים בחוויות ואהבה חדשה לעיר ולמסורת שלה.En: Together they return home, rich with experiences and newfound love for the city and its traditions. Vocabulary Words:reverence: חרדת קודשcurious: סקרניותsteeped: מלאdetermined: נחושcontemporary: עדכניתstrolling: מתהלךvendor: מוכרpulse: על הדופקsurrenders: מתמסרתclimax: קליימקסweave: מתרקםenvelop: לעטוףpassionately: בתשוקהmeaningful: מלאי משמעותgratitude: הכרת תודהfusion: איחודsouvenirs: מזכרותadorned: עםharmony: הרמוניהreflection: השתקפותintention: כוונהcontemplation: התבוננותdiscover: לגלותenlightened: נאורהunderstanding: הבנהtraditions: מסורותappreciates: מעריךexperience: חוויהmarket rhythms: ריצות שוקיותsatisfied: מרוצהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Colton Krolak, KTAR reporter, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about what he saw outside the polling locations before they offically opened. Educatoin reporter, Shira Tanzer, joined to talk about the Superintendent race.

When 14-year-old Tehila Devorah was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Shira Alexander and her family were thrust into a journey no parent expects. Shira shares Tehila's remarkable resilience through chemotherapy, surgeries, and unimaginable challenges, while reflecting on faith, grief, family, and the lessons her daughter continues to teach long after her passing.✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬► Colel Chabad: Help Families in IsraelMake daily tzedakah part of your routine with the Colel Chabad Pushka App.Yaakov here. It's of my favorite orgs. Really.DOWNLOAD THE APP & HELP HERE→ https://pushkapp.cc/inspo► Our Official Film is HERELetting Go is a documentary that follows extraordinary true stories of people who endured unimaginable betrayal and loss, yet chose forgiveness, revealing the freedom that can come from releasing the weight of the past.Sign up to watch for FREE→ https://LivingLchaim.com► BF Design: Designed for RealityFrom shuls and schools to homes, wedding halls, office buildings, grocery stores, and community spaces, BF Design has spent over 20 years helping the frum community build projects that actually work.SEE HERE→ https://bfdesign.comCALL HERE→ 732-961-1202► Wheels To Lease: #1 Car CompanyReach out to Sol from Wheels To Lease for honest pricing and a stress-free leasing experience.→ CALL/TEXT: 718-871-8715→ EMAIL: inspire@wheelstolease.com→ WEB: https://bit.ly/41lnzYU→ WHATSAPP: https://wa.link/0w46ce► Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation: HiddenExperience this year's Worldwide Tisha B'Av Event from the original filmmakers behind the annual Tisha B'Av productions.10% OFF with code INSPIRE10RESERVE YOUR ACCESS→ https://tishabav.global✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬This episode is in memory of:• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe• Shaindel bas Chaim Yehuda LeibLchaim.#iftn

4:15 - Did you ever go to school growing up?4:53 - How would you define unschooling?6:45 - What are things that you loved about growing up as unschoolers and what do you wish your parents had done differently?8:55 - Do you feel that you were limited in what you were able to do by not having explicit instruction in math?13:08 - Would unschooling be helpful for students with special needs?15:00 - Is unschooling unstructured?18:00 - Are there things that you believe that children should be forced to do?22:06 - How did you learn to clean if you weren't forced to clean?27:00 - How did you learn to read as an unschooler?34:25 - What was a typical day like growing up unschooling?36:35 - How did you socialize as unschoolers?44:24 - What role did your father play in your upbringing?50:00 - What role do adult mentors play as unschoolers?52:30 - How can a family unschool with limited resources?56:00 - What were your interests as a child and how have those interests carried over into your adult life?1:05:00 - Did you go to or graduate from college?1:08:50 - How long did it take you to learn all the math that you needed to go to college?1:20:00 - How do you handle technology as unschoolers?1:36:50 - How did you get free from technology addiction?PURCHASE SHEVA AND ESTHER'S BOOK HERE: "Little Changes with Chloe and Theo" https://www.amazon.com/Little-Changes-Chloe-Sheva-Polak/dp/B0H4KYWH8H

Shira Tanzer joins Bruce and Joe Huizenga to explain how technology is affecting the development of student's literacy skills.

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Professor Shira Diner. Last time she was on the show, she explained why the bar advocates in Massachusetts stopped accepting new cases. This time, she joins to explain how the Legislature and Judiciary responded and what comes next for the state.     Guest: Shira Diner, Professor of Law, Boston University   Resource:   Read the Case Here   https://statecourtreport.org/case-tracker/committee-public-counsel-services-v-middlesex-and-suffolk-county-district-courts   Updated Coverage https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-03-17/following-high-court-ruling-mass-bar-advocates-turn-to-lobbying-lawmakers https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/defense-lawyers-sue-over-mass-law-they-say-stops-them-from-fighting-for-better-pay.html https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/04/04/massachusetts-continues-to-address-bar-advocate-shortage-with-incentive-plan/   Contact Hunter Parnell:      Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****  

NECROMANCER EP. 143 – TAKE ME HIGHER: A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (1946) The necromancers were just wrapping up their tour of love and terror in flight when they suddenly got lost in the dense fog over the English Channel. Shira's unconventional pick, A Matter of Life and Death, lands her and Bret inside […]

For this episode my guest for is academic and author Shira Chess. Shira is Associate Professor of Entertainment and Media Studies at the University of Georgia. For a long time she was a Game Studies scholar but her recent focus has moved to the ‘Digital Uncanny', resulting in her new book The Unseen Internet: Conjuring the Occult in Digital Discourse. The book explores the magical thinking and occult influences that have shaped the history of digital spaces since the early days of the internet – and by extension, reality itself (or at least our perception of it). It examines subjects such as technopaganism, Gnosticism and simulation theory, reality hacking, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and much more. In the interview I begin by talking with Shira about her background and how the idea for the book came about. We also discuss the curious connection throughout human history between new or emerging technologies and paranormal phenomena (such as telegraphy and spiritualism). Our conversation is more of an exploration of the themes and subjects in the book, rather than an analysis of the book itself but I think that we managed to cover a lot of interesting topics. You can find out more about Shira and her research at https://unseeninternet.substack.com/. If you enjoy what I do with Some Other Sphere and would like to support its upkeep, you can make a donation via Ko-fi. To buy the podcast a coffee go to https://ko-fi.com/someotherspherepodcast. Thank you!   The podcast theme music is by The Night Monitor, from his album, ‘Close Encounters of the Pennine Kind'. You can find out more about The Night Monitor's music at https://thenightmonitor.bandcamp.com/.  

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Beyond the Dress: Embracing Change in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: האורות הצבעוניים התרוצצו על פני התקרה הגבוהה של הקניון במרכז תל אביב.En: The colorful lights danced across the high ceiling of the mall in the center of Tel Aviv.He: יעל נשמה נשימה עמוקה, מרגישה את האוויר הקריר והמזמין של המזגנים מסביב.En: Yael took a deep breath, feeling the cool and inviting air from the surrounding air conditioners.He: הבאנרים הזוהרים צעקו "מבצעי קיץ!En: The glowing banners shouted "Summer Sales!He: ", ואנשים ממלאים את המקום כמו גלים רוחשים.En: ", and people filled the place like bustling waves.He: יעל עמדה בצמוד לחברה הכי טובה שלה, עמית.En: Yael stood close to her best friend, Amit.He: עמית הציגה חיוך רחב ואנרגיה שאין כמוה.En: Amit displayed a wide smile and unparalleled energy.He: "יאללה, יעל", אמרה עמית, "הפעם את לא בוחרת לבד.En: "Come on, Yael," said Amit, "this time you're not choosing alone.He: את חייבת לנסות משהו אחר!En: You have to try something different!"He: ""את צודקת", אמרה שירה בחיוך רגוע.En: "You're right," said Yael with a calm smile.He: "אבל אני עדיין אומרת שחשוב לבדוק שאפשר לשלב את השמלה גם לעבודה וגם ליציאה בערב.En: "But I still say it's important to make sure the dress can be suitable for both work and an evening out."He: "יעל הייתה מתוחה.En: Yael was tense.He: העבודה שלה הייתה תובענית, ולא היה לה הרבה זמן לכלום.En: Her work was demanding, and she didn't have much time for anything.He: היא רצתה שמלה שתגרום לה להרגיש מופלאה.En: She wanted a dress that would make her feel wonderful.He: מקום העבודה התקרב אל אירוע חשוב ויעל ידעה שזה הזמן להרשים את הקולגות שלה.En: Her workplace was approaching an important event, and Yael knew it was time to impress her colleagues.He: הן נכנסו לחנות בגדים מלאה בקונים אחרים.En: They entered a clothing store filled with other shoppers.He: המדפים היו מלאים בשמלות יפות, וכל שמלה זימנה לעצמה תיאור חיובי מעמית או שירה.En: The shelves were full of beautiful dresses, and each dress elicited a positive remark from Amit or Shira.He: "מה את חושבת על זו?En: "What do you think about this one?"He: " הציעה שירה, ואחזה בשמלה שחורה מודרנית.En: suggested Shira, holding a modern black dress.He: "יפה", אמרה יעל בלי הרבה התלהבות.En: "Nice," said Yael without much enthusiasm.He: עמית חייכה ושולפת שמלה אחרת – שמלה בצבע טורקיז עם דוגמאות פרחים.En: Amit smiled and pulled out another dress — a turquoise dress with floral patterns.He: "זו!En: "This one!"He: ", היא קראה, עיניה נצצו.En: she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.He: "תנסי אותה!En: "Try it!"He: "יעל הייתה סקפטית.En: Yael was skeptical.He: "זו לא הסגנון שלי", היא אמרה וחייבת לעמוד בלחץ התצפית של עמית והחיוך המחמם של שירה.En: "This isn't my style," she said, feeling the pressure of Amit's gaze and Shira's encouraging smile.He: בפעם הראשונה, יעל החליטה להקשיב לחברותיה ולמדוד את השמלה.En: For the first time, Yael decided to listen to her friends and try on the dress.He: היא נכנסה לתא הלבשה ויצאה כעבור רגע, השמלה מונחת בצורה מושלמת.En: She entered the fitting room and emerged shortly after, the dress fitting perfectly.He: "וואו", אמרה שירה.En: "Wow," said Shira.He: "זו פשוט את!En: "It's simply you!"He: "עמית טיפסה עליה וחיבקה אותה.En: Amit hugged her enthusiastically.He: "אמרתי לך שזה מה שאת צריכה!En: "I told you this is what you need!"He: "יעל הביטה בעצמה במראה, ולראשונה זמן רב היא חייכה.En: Yael looked at herself in the mirror, and for the first time in a long while, she smiled.He: השמלה לא רק התאימה לה, אלא סיפקה חיזוק ברצונה לפתוח את עצמה לשינויים.En: The dress not only fit her, but it also reinforced her desire to open herself up to changes.He: היא יצאה מהקניון עם חיוך גדול ושקית קניות בידה.En: She left the mall with a big smile and a shopping bag in hand.He: היא למדה ממסעה היום משהו חשוב – להיות פתוחה לדעות אחרות, להקשיב לחברותיה ולמצוא את ההנאה הקטנה ביותר בתוך היומיום העמוס.En: She learned something important from her journey today - to be open to other opinions, to listen to her friends, and to find the smallest enjoyment in the busy everyday life.He: המכוניות ברחוב המתינו בצפירה נעימה.En: The cars on the street waited with a pleasant honking.He: השמש הייתה נעימה יותר מאי פעם, והעולם כולו נראה לא כל כך מרוחק וקשה.En: The sun felt more pleasant than ever, and the world seemed not so distant and difficult.He: יעל הרגישה מלאת ביטחון והודיה על הרגעים הפשוטים הללו שהיו לה עם חברותיה.En: Yael felt full of confidence and gratitude for these simple moments she shared with her friends. Vocabulary Words:colorful: צבעונייםceiling: תקרהinviting: מזמיןglowing: זוהריםbanners: באנריםcenter: מרכזbustling: רוחשיםunparalleled: שאין כמוהdisplayed: הציגהcalm: רגועsuitable: לשלבtense: מתוחהshoppers: קוניםshelves: מדפיםelicited: זימנהremark: תיאורenthusiasm: התלהבותsparkling: נצצוskeptical: סקפטיתpressure: לחץencouraging: המחמםfitting room: תא הלבשהperfectly: בצורה מושלמתreinforced: סיפקה חיזוקconfidence: ביטחוןgratitude: הודיהpleasant: נעימהapproaching: מתקרבcolleague: קולגותdifficult: מרוחקBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Listen to interview with Shira Chess Watch interview with Shira Chess Dr. Shira Chess is a professor who is having a lot of fun investigating the intersections of video games, gender,  digital culture, and the occult.  Being digital pioneers and spiritual explorers ourselves, we were very curious about her latest findings, discussed in this interview and with great detail in her latest book, “The Unseen Internet - Conjuring the Occult in Digital Discourse.”   One of the funniest and most endearing revelations of the interview is her current “cathartic and just a touch crazy” gaming obsession: meticulously recreating the 90s Mondo 2000 cyber-culture scene (in which we personally participated in the early 90’s) inside the  life-simulation game Tomodachi Life. She admits to forcing the little digital avatars of real-world internet pioneers to refer to her as “editor,” taking immense joy in capturing photos of ‘Mondoids’ like Tim Leary and Terence McKenna spontaneously playing together on a virtual see saw. :-) Dr. Chess expresses concern over the loss of authentic human connection online and the anxiety younger generations feel toward a future dictated by financially driven algorithms.  We do look at how  occult traditions can connect to contemporary technology, including parallels between conjuring spirits and communicating with AI’s.  Questions like how do we address them and what we request from them are broached.  Upcoming events this summer, like “The Gulf of Deliria,” with Dr. Chess and R.U Sirius will take us to the brink with these and related issues, tearing a hole in the fabric of reality itself!  Enjoy..  

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rekindling Bonds: A Sunset Reunion at the Kibbutz Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בשעת ערב חמה בקיבוץ בצפון ישראל, השמש החלה לשקוע בצבעי זהב וכתום מופלאים.En: On a warm evening at a kibbutz in northern Israel, the sun began to set in wondrous golden and orange hues.He: שדה ירוק ושופע הקיף את המקום, ומבנים קהילתיים צפו בין העצים.En: A green and lush field surrounded the place, and community buildings peeked through the trees.He: קולות צחוק עלו מחדר האוכל, והצרצרים שרו יחד עם רוחות הערב הנעימות.En: Laughter rose from the dining hall, and the crickets sang along with the pleasant evening breezes.He: היה זה הזמן לשוב ולהיפגש במחנה קיץ ישן, והאווירה הייתה מלאת ציפייה.En: It was time to reunite at an old summer camp, and the atmosphere was full of anticipation.He: נועה, איתן, ושירה עמדו ליד המדורה, לא רחוק מהצרצר המנסר.En: @Noa, @Eitan, and @Shira stood by the campfire, not far from the chirping cricket.He: שלושתם היו חברים מאז שהכירו את עצמם, אך בשנה האחרונה כל אחד מהם פנה לדרכו.En: The three of them had been friends since they could remember themselves, but in the last year, each had gone their separate ways.He: הלימודים באוניברסיטה עיצבו את חייהם באופן שונה, והקשרים החזקים מהעבר התרופפו.En: University studies had shaped their lives differently, and the strong bonds from the past had loosened.He: נועה, נערה רגישה ונבונה, עמדה מעט בצד, מביטה בחבריה המלאים במרץ.En: @Noa, a sensitive and wise girl, stood a little to the side, watching her friends full of energy.He: איתן היה הרוח החיה, תמיד מחבר בין כולם, אך בקרבו חשש עמוק שהזמן יפריד ביניהם.En: @Eitan was the lively spirit, always connecting everyone, but deep inside he feared that time would separate them.He: שירה הייתה מלאה בשאיפות וביטחון, אך לעיתים נתפסה במערבולת חלומותיה.En: @Shira was full of ambition and confidence, but sometimes got caught up in the whirlwind of her dreams.He: ראשות המחנה כינס את הנמצאים סביב המדורה, הזמין אותם לחוויה משותפת של אוכל ושירת שירי מחנה ישנים.En: The camp leader gathered everyone around the campfire, inviting them to a shared experience of food and singing old camp songs.He: אולם נועה ידעה שמה שהכי חשוב לה זה לדבר עם חבריה על מה שמכביד על ליבה.En: However, @Noa knew that what mattered most to her was to talk to her friends about what weighed on her heart.He: בהזדמנות הראשונה, היא ביקשה מאיתן ושירה ללכת איתה לצעודה קרובה מכביש הקיבוץ.En: At the first opportunity, she asked @Eitan and @Shira to walk with her to a path near the kibbutz road.He: שם ישבו על טרסה מרוחקת, והשקט סייע לנועה לפתוח את ליבה.En: There, they sat on a distant terrace, and the quiet helped @Noa open up her heart.He: "אני מרגישה שאיבדנו משהו," היא אמרה בקול רועד.En: "I feel like we've lost something," she said with a trembling voice.He: "הקשר שחווינו פעם כעת שונה.En: "The bond we once shared is different now."He: "איתן השפיל את עיניו.En: @Eitan lowered his eyes.He: "גם אני שמתי לב," הוא הודה.En: "I've noticed too," he admitted.He: "פחדתי שנשתנה כל כך שלא נוכל לחזור להיות כאחד.En: "I was afraid we had changed so much that we couldn't go back to being as one."He: "שירה הוסיפה, "תמיד רציתי להצליח, אבל לא חשבתי שזה יפגע בנו.En: @Shira added, "I always wanted to succeed, but I didn't think it would hurt us.He: אני מצטערת אם זה גרם לריחוק.En: I'm sorry if it caused any distance."He: "השיחה התחממה ודמעות עלו בעיניהם.En: The conversation grew warm, and tears welled up in their eyes.He: פתאום, כל הרגשות שהוסתרו צפו לפני השטח.En: Suddenly, all the hidden emotions surfaced.He: נועה הרגישה עטופה בחום חבריה.En: @Noa felt enveloped by the warmth of her friends.He: היא הבינה שפחד משותף, להתמודד עם החיים המשתנים, הוא מה שחיבר בין ליבם.En: She realized that a shared fear of facing changing lives was what connected their hearts.He: לאחר שעות ארוכות של דיבורים כנים, שלושתם הבינו שאמנם הזמן יעשה את שלו, אך הם תמיד יהיו שם אחד לשני.En: After long hours of honest talk, the three of them understood that while time would have its way, they would always be there for each other.He: הם השיבו לעצמם מחויבות חדשה, לתמוך ולהשאיר את החברות שלהם חיה.En: They renewed their commitment to support and keep their friendship alive.He: עם סוף הלילה ותחילתו של יום חדש בקיבוץ, נועה חשה שהיא שייכת לשם, ושמאמץ הקשר תמיד יישא פירות טובים יותר מהמחשבה על אובדן.En: With the end of the night and the beginning of a new day at the kibbutz, @Noa felt she belonged there, and that the effort to maintain the bond would always yield better fruits than the thought of loss.He: כך, הם חזרו למדורה, ששוב הבהיקה באור חם.En: Thus, they returned to the campfire, which glowed warmly once more.He: הכוכבים קורנים מעל, צופים על הבטחות חדשות שנעשו, והם ידעו שהמציאות לעולם לא תשתנה לחלוטין, אך כעת הם היו חזקים יותר יחד.En: The stars shone above, witnessing the new promises made, and they knew that reality would never completely change, but now they were stronger together.He: סוף.En: The end. Vocabulary Words:warm: חמהkibbutz: קיבוץwondrous: מופלאיםlush: שופעanticipation: ציפייהcampfire: מדורהchirping: המנסרseparate: נפרדיםwise: נבונהlively: הרוח החיהambition: שאיפותwhirlwind: מערבולתinviting: הזמיןshared: משותפתopportunity: הזדמנותterrace: טרסהtrembling: רועדlowered: השפילadmitted: הודהambition: שאיפותfelt: חשהenveloped: עטופהemotions: רגשותfacing: להתמודדcommitment: מחויבותrenewed: השיבוbelonged: שייכתeffort: מאמץmaintain: יישאpromises: הבטחותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Welcome to How Humans Heal! In this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with my guest, Shira Averbuch, a naturopathic practitioner based in Israel, founder of ShiraMed Center, and author of "The Moon Within: A Journey of Discovery and Connection to Menopause". Her book offers a new perspective on menopause as a time of renewal, growth, wisdom, and reconnection to the body. She's also an artist and host of the podcast "Inspired to Be Higher". Shira built her book around the four seasons, with three chapters in each season, and every chapter opens with a new month. She explained that a woman's life isn't linear the way our culture pushes us to believe. Instead, it's cyclical, like a spiral, connected to nature. That's why she called it "The Moon Within". In many cultures the moon represents femininity, and the lunar cycle mirrors the female fertility cycle, both roughly 28 days, with the same rhythm of emptying and filling. When we reconnect to that rhythmic living, we find the light that's always been inside us. Shira is clear that she isn't dismissing how harsh, and sometimes dangerous, menopausal symptoms can be. She experienced them herself. But she believes we get distracted by symptoms and start seeing ourselves as victims, when really nature doesn't make mistakes. Symptoms are a signal, not a flaw, and they're asking us to look deeper and understand why we're suffering. And we're here to help you! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Buy Shira's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Within-Discovery-Connection-Menopause/dp/B0GZQS6RMS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1MKZWB2FQVK1J&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dwSA3imK14YNAunlOUGvLIEALxdIUdkpRtDWu2lhOz9DIKg0lJNybv2YB0-aWV_HbpeHz5l0uEBcgBBeb67Ega8L9XmOpiWh4ojnC5hhHjHr5C9PL_1nYZlHjG-2VntBEzhId-SRIRhLkgvTY9X4LWTne0dLGebPKgoNeB5Ih8itXJAoiLl5PGsAneJkjbhrepZknHUW_gTtjOlrCY3G10cil6gVTDSF6G2EpIa8jw4.DX2D5092wRMaMFhmrz862QLNI2fYYQyT72AQAZ9z5zo&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+moon+within&qid=1783020995&sprefix=the+moon+within%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-2    Sign up for Dr. Doni's 5-Day HPV Workshop: https://doctordoni.com/HPV-workshop/   Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Rain's Resilience: Discoveries in Yaar Ha'Amazons' Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: אליאנה, נועם ושירה הלכו בשוק המקומי שבקצה יער האמזונס.En: Eliana, Noam, and Shira walked through the local market at the edge of the Yaar Ha'Amazons.He: מסביבם התפשטו עצים גבוהים וציפורים צבעוניות, ונהר רחוק זרם בשקט.En: Around them, tall trees and colorful birds spread out, and a distant river flowed quietly.He: השוק היה מלא חיים.En: The market was full of life.He: סביבם, רוכלים מכרו פירות טריים וסחורות בעבודת יד.En: Around them, vendors sold fresh fruits and handmade goods.He: אליאנה, ביולוגית סקרנית והרפתקנית, רצתה לאסוף דגימות צמחים למחקר שלה.En: Eliana, a curious and adventurous biologist, wanted to collect plant samples for her research.He: אך בלבה הייתה דאגה: היא לא רצתה שהמחקרים שלה יפגעו בסביבה.En: But in her heart, there was a concern: she didn't want her research to harm the environment.He: נועם, מדריך מוכר ביער, דאג ללוגיסטיקה והכיר כל פינה ביער הגשם.En: Noam, a well-known guide in the forest, handled the logistics and knew every corner of the rainforest.He: הוא התמקד לעזור לקבוצה, אבל בתוכו בערה תשוקה להגן על האדמה.En: He focused on helping the group, but within him burned a passion to protect the land.He: שירה, אמנית נלהבת, חיפשה השראה מהטבע, אך נאבקה עם חוסר וודאות בנוגע לכיוון היצירתי שלה.En: Shira, an enthusiastic artist, sought inspiration from nature but struggled with uncertainty about her creative direction.He: כשעיינו בדוכנים, אליאנה הבחינה שדברים חיוניים חסרים.En: As they browsed the stalls, Eliana noticed that essential items were missing.He: הם שאלו את המקומיים על חלופות ידידותיות לסביבה.En: They asked the locals about eco-friendly alternatives.He: אליאנה הבינה שהיא חייבת לשתף פעולה עם המקומיים כדי למצוא שיטות ברות קיימא.En: Eliana realized she must collaborate with the locals to find sustainable methods.He: פתאום שמיים התכסו בעננים כבדים והתחיל גשם שוטף.En: Suddenly, the sky was covered with heavy clouds and a torrential rain began.He: הם נלכדו בשוק, והדרך חזרה למחנה הייתה בלתי אפשרית.En: They were trapped in the market, and the way back to the camp was impossible.He: נועם, במהירות ובתבונה, הציע דרכים בטוחות למצוא מחסה מזגוגיות השוק המיועדות לרגעים כאלה.En: Noam, quickly and wisely, suggested safe ways to find shelter using the market's canopies designed for such moments.He: הם שוחחו עם הסוחרים ולמדו מהם כיצד לשרוד בחוץ בסערה.En: They talked with the vendors and learned from them how to survive outdoors in a storm.He: עם הזמן, הגשם נחלש והם הצליחו לצאת לדרך החוצה.En: Over time, the rain weakened, and they managed to make their way out.He: התחושה של הגשם המתמתח הפכה לחוויה מחברת ביניהם לבין הקהילייה המקומית.En: The feeling of the stretching rain became a bonding experience between them and the local community.He: כשהם חזרו למחנה, היו בידם לא רק אספקה אלא גם ידע חדש וחברויות חדשות.En: When they returned to the camp, they had not only supplies but also new knowledge and new friendships.He: אליאנה חזרה עם הבנה עמוקה יותר של האיזון העדין בין מחקר ושימור.En: Eliana returned with a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between research and conservation.He: היא החליטה להקדיש את עצמה לעבודה שלא רק לומדת על הסביבה, אלא גם מגנה עליה.En: She decided to dedicate herself to work that not only studies the environment but also protects it.He: השיעור הזה השפיע על כל עבודתה בעתיד.En: This lesson affected all her future work. Vocabulary Words:local: מקומיmarket: שוקedge: קצהquietly: בשקטvendors: רוכליםfruits: פירותcurious: סקרניתadventurous: הרפתקניתsamples: דגימותconcern: דאגהharm: יפגעוguide: מדריךlogistics: לוגיסטיקהcorner: פינהfocused: התמקדprotect: להגןenthusiastic: נלהבתinspiration: השראהstruggled: נאבקהuncertainty: חוסר וודאותalternatives: חלופותeco-friendly: ידידותיות לסביבהcollaborate: לשתף פעולהsustainable: ברות קיימאtorrential: שוטףtrapped: נלכדוshelter: מחסהbonding: מחברתsupplies: אספקהconservation: שימורBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back! This week we break down Issue #60: "Shira's Story," originally released on March 16, 1982. For those new to our CMSWC sub-series, we are working our way through the original Star Wars comic run published by Marvel from 1977 to 1986. Along the way, we share childhood memories, first-time reactions, artistic observations, and connections to later Star Wars films, series, novels, comics, video games, and even theme parks. Think of it as a Star Wars history lesson. In this issue, "Shira's Story", Shira Brie takes center stage as Luke accompanies her to her homeworld of Shalyvane, where she reveals the tragic story of how the Empire destroyed her family and tribe. Meanwhile, the Rebels launch an attack using stolen Imperial TIE Fighters, Leia wrestles with her feelings about Luke and Shira growing closer, and we begin a discussion about why Shira remains such a fascinating fan-favorite character. You'll also discover why our cover art contains flying banthas… Issue 60: Shira's Story! Release date: March 16th, 1982 Written by: David Michelinie & Walt Simonson Artwork by: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer, Glynis Wein Coloring by: Don Warfield Cover Art: Walt Simonson We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is back! This week we break down Issue #60: "Shira's Story," originally released on March 16, 1982. For those new to our CMSWC sub-series, we are working our way through the original Star Wars comic run published by Marvel from 1977 to 1986. Along the way, we share childhood memories, first-time reactions, artistic observations, and connections to later Star Wars films, series, novels, comics, video games, and even theme parks. Think of it as a Star Wars history lesson. In this issue, "Shira's Story", Shira Brie takes center stage as Luke accompanies her to her homeworld of Shalyvane, where she reveals the tragic story of how the Empire destroyed her family and tribe. Meanwhile, the Rebels launch an attack using stolen Imperial TIE Fighters, Leia wrestles with her feelings about Luke and Shira growing closer, and we begin a discussion about why Shira remains such a fascinating fan-favorite character. You'll also discover why our cover art contains flying banthas… Issue 60: Shira's Story! Release date: March 16th, 1982 Written by: David Michelinie & Walt Simonson Artwork by: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer, Glynis Wein Coloring by: Don Warfield Cover Art: Walt Simonson We take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute! Contact Us Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.

NECROMANCER EP 142: PRETEND THAT AIRPLANES: BLOOD RED SKY Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are full of vampires? The necromancers don't need to wish right now because Bret's pick, Blood Red Sky (2021), is here to deliver. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for turbulence because Shira ended up liking this one […]

Shira Tanzer, KTAR education reporter, joined Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Arizona voters being able to decide if school districts should be required to spend 60% of their budgets on classroom instruction. 

Continuing our conversations on Judaism and Palestine, Shira Klein reflects on the horrors of the holocaust and the role they played in legitimizing the necessity and logic of Zionism.Shira Klein is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Chapman University. Her academic work focuses on Italian Jewry, Jewish migration, and the Holocaust. Shira is also on the board of directors of Academics for Peace, a nonprofit that works with scholars to help shift public opinion about Palestine IsraelSupport our work at Across the Divide: https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivideFollow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪https://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/?hl=en

There are certain sections from the Torah that some communities have the custom of reciting each day. These include the verses in Parashat Ki-Tisa that speak of the Kiyor (the faucet in the Bet Ha'mikdash from which the Kohanim would wash); the verses in Parashat Sav that speak of the Terumat Ha'deshen (the daily removal of ashes from the top of the altar); and the verses in Parashat Tesaveh and Parashat Ki-Tisa that speak of the Ketoret (incense offering). Sephardic custom, however, following the teachings of the Arizal, is not to recite these sections from the Torah as part of the daily prayer service. Although we recite the verses of the Tamid (the daily sacrifice in the Bet Ha'mikdash), and the section from the Gemara that discusses the Ketoret, we do not recite this section. (In some communities, the Kohanim read the section of the Kiyor each day.) Many have the custom to recite the text called "Perek Shira" each day. This text speaks about the praises that the various animals sing to Hashem. Some women, in particular, recite a portion of Perek Shira each day, completing it over the course of the week, whereas others recite the entire text every day. The Sages teach that "Kol Ha'osek Be'Perek Shira" – "whoever involves himself in Perek Shira" – is guaranteed a share in the world to come, and will succeed in remembering the Torah that he studies. Notably, the Sages speak not of someone who "recites" Perek Shira, but rather of someone who "involves himself" in this text. To reap the benefits offered by Perek Shira, it does not suffice to simply mouth the words. One must understand what he is saying and reflect on the fact that even the animals give praise to Hashem – showing us that we, who recognize Hashem's greatness and kindness far more than the animals, certainly have the obligation to constantly give praise to G-d.

1 Million Downloads, Venus in Leo, and How to Get the Most Out of an Astrology ReadingThe Awake Space has officially surpassed 1 million downloads and listens, and Laurie takes a moment to celebrate this milestone with the community that made it possible.Join the Awake Space Community http://theawakespacepodcast.comIn this episode, Laurie reflects on the journey from recording podcasts in her backyard to building a globally listened-to, listener-supported show. She shares updates on Healing the Money Wound™, Living by Luna, and upcoming plans for The Awake Space community.Then Laurie is joined by astrologers Damien Shelby, Susie, and Shelby for another installment of the Astrologers Roundtable, where they discuss how to prepare for an astrology consultation, how to ask better questions, and how astrology can help you navigate major life transitions with more confidence and clarity.Finally, Laurie explores Venus in Leo, discussing confidence, self-worth, visibility, creativity, and what it means to stop seeking permission from others and start owning who you are.LINKSuse code SAVE10% to save 10% on all readings when you book an astrology consultation at wokeastrology.com/book-online 00:00 Welcome and celebrating 1 million downloads02:15 How the podcast began and why listener support matters04:35 Updates from The Awake Space community and magazine06:40 Updates on Living by Luna and Healing the Money Wound™08:55 Future plans for teaching, Laurie's Lab, and upcoming projects11:00 Social media updates, recovery, growth, and new branding15:30 Personal update: dental health and self-care18:00 Community updates and future astrology training opportunities20:55 Astrologers Roundtable begins21:30 How to prepare for an astrology reading23:10 Why specific questions create better results25:30 Examples of successful consultations27:50 How astrologers create a safe and supportive environment30:20 Why prepared clients get more from readings32:40 Common fears about transits and astrology35:00 How astrologers communicate difficult information38:00 Final advice from the astrologers40:15 Roundtable wrap-up and consultation information41:50 Venus enters Leo44:15 Confidence, presence, and "being queen"48:50 Self-worth, security, and the deeper meaning of Venus50:45 Working with the Gemini New Moon53:15 June magazine, journal prompts, and community resources54:15 Final thoughts and closing messageNew Supporting Members:Steph, Zoe, Dakota, Michelle, Carrie, Jalil, Claire, Jackie, Sarah, Dawn, Kathy, Chels, The Community Garden, Priyanka, Jen, Vonda, May, Cara, Demi, Jazmin, Kristin, Unbotheredhan, Joey, Lezlie, Shira, Katie, Jason

Savannah sits down with author and advocate Shira Boehler for one of her most eye-opening conversations yet. At 43 years old, Shira was healthy, active, a runner, and had never smoked a day in her life when a preventative scan revealed stage one lung cancer. What started as a routine appointment she almost canceled turned into the moment that saved her life.Shira opens up about the shocking diagnosis, the doctors who initially told her not to worry, and the reality that lung cancer is increasingly affecting young, healthy women who don't fit the stereotype people associate with the disease. She and Savannah talk about the importance of advocating for yourself, the failures within the healthcare system, and why so many women are being overlooked when it comes to early screening and prevention.The conversation also gets deeply personal as Shira shares how cancer impacted her marriage, her children, and her faith, all while her husband was working on hostage negotiations overseas. From survivor's guilt to purpose-driven advocacy, this episode is a powerful reminder that early detection matters and that your voice could save your life.To learn more about Shira's work, her book One Scan Saved My Life, and her foundation Cancer Doesn't Care, visit https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com.Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our show!- Progressive: Join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive. Visit us at https://www.progressive.com! Thank you to Progressive for sponsoring the show! (Restrictions apply. Not available in all states and situations.)- GoodGirlRX: Visit https://www.goodgirlrx.com and use code UNLOCKED15 to get 15% OFF at checkout!LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Savannah Chrisley:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/SavannahChrisley)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@SavannahChrisley)X: (https://www.x.com/_itssavannah_)Shira Boehler:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/shiraboehler)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@shiraboehler)Website: (https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com)Get Shira Boehler's Book Today! -- https://www.cancerdoesntcare.com/#bookFollow The Unlocked Podcast:Insta: (https://www.instagram.com/UnlockedWithSavannah)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@UnlockedWithSav)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.