One Year Later

Dede Bandaid, Nitzan Mintz, and Jodi Rudoren

It’s been one year since the horrific terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th.

Hamas terrorists entered Israel and brutally raped and murdered over 1,200 people and gleefully live streamed some of the most horrific scenes we’ve ever seen. Over 200 people were abducted into Gaza by Hamas and a lot has changed over the last year. Tensions are continuing to rise and war is continuing to spread in the region.

In this episode, visual poet Nitzan Mintz and street artist Dede Bandaid join Ron Steslow to discuss the impact of their guerrilla art poster campaign aimed at raising awareness for hostages kidnapped by Hamas.

They reflect on the emotional toll of the ongoing situation, the importance of community support, and the role of art in advocating for humanity. They share personal experiences of trauma, resilience, and hope, emphasizing the need for continued awareness and action to bring the hostages home.

Then Ron talks to Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward about the unprecedented attack on October 7th, its impact on Israeli and American Jewish communities, and The Forward’s new podcast series Make Art Not War

Segments to look forward to:

(03:09) The Impact of the Campaign

(06:22) Focusing on the Humanity of Hostages

(09:21) The Emotional Toll of the Hostage Crisis

(16:50) Community Support and Resilience

(23:27) The Role of Art in Advocacy

(26:59) Hope and Responsibility

(29:54) The Power of Community

(32:42) How unprecedented the October 7th attack was

(35:00) Impact on Israeli and American Jewish Communities

(41:17) Differentiating Coverage in a Polarized Media Landscape

(54:52) Art as a Response to Conflict