In the Face of Terror: Escaping the Nova Massacre | Featuring 10/7 Survivor Maya Parizer

In this gripping and emotionally charged episode, Rabbi Mark Wildes sits down with a truly extraordinary guest, Maya Parizer. Join us as Maya bravely shares her harrowing experience at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7th. On that fateful day, as the festival was underway, Hamas unleashed an unthinkable act of violence, resulting in the tragic loss of over 360 innocent lives. The festival was part of a wider Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 that claimed approximately 1,400 lives Maya, along with her fiancé Ron, found themselves amidst the chaos and horror, narrowly escaping the massacre. In this interview, she recounts the heart-wrenching moments, reflecting on the resilience that allowed her to survive and share her story today. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Maya's Story 00:12:03 - Escaping the Nova Festival 00:17:48 - October 7th 2023 00:25:23 - The Kibbutz 00:31:15 - The Response From The Public 00:37:19 - Why Do People Deny The Truth? 00:40:19 - The Atrocities 00:42:08 - Israel Getting Scapegoated 00:43:53 - How Do We Achieve Peace? 00:46:41 - Living Your Best Life After Surviving a Tragedy 00:49:22 - Wrapping Up