Tasha Cohen made Aliyah from London in 2012.

She has a strong background in entrepreneurship and operations management, having led multiple startups across various industries.

For over twenty years, she has also been deeply committed to mind, body, and soul healing - a passion that took on new urgency after October 7.

Understanding firsthand the physical and emotional toll of trauma, Tasha immediately took action.

What started as transporting soldiers and supplies to bases quickly revealed a deeper need: physical and emotional support to IDF soldiers.

In response, she founded Chayal’s Angels, a grassroots initiative that became an official nonprofit in April 2024.

The episode delves into Tasha's personal journey, discussing her struggles with mental health, chronic pain, and her path to spiritual and physical resilience.

Tasha shares her upbringing, her relationship with Judaism, and her evolution to integrate unconventional practices like tattoos into her spiritual life.

She also discusses her various career paths, passion for childcare, and the importance of a balanced life that focuses on mind, body, and soul.

00:37 - Introducing Tasha Cohen: A Woman of Many Talents

01:28 - Founding Chayal's Angels: A Mission of Healing

03:38 - A Unique Relationship with Judaism

05:21 - Tasha's Upbringing and Family Background

08:23 - Struggles and Self-Discovery

13:06 - Seminary Life and Personal Growth

23:01 - The Significance of Tattoos in Tasha's Life

30:04 - Career Paths and Ambitions

33:58 - Mental Health Challenges and Healing

36:16 - Exploring Somatic Therapies

42:38 - Facing Life's Challenges Head-On

44:12 - Personal Journey with Chronic Pain

56:24 - Emotional and Physical Healing

01:01:46 - Chayal's Angels: Helping Soldiers Heal

01:12:28 - Faith and Resilience

01:21:23 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

*For updates and conversations about these episodes, follow me at @talesoftamar on Instagram.

You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

If you would like to donate to continue the initiative, please send money via Zelle to tberg93@gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

Eliot Young grew up in North London and made aliyah at the age of 23.

In this episode, he discusses his life story, his transition to life in Israel, and his deep love for the land and people of Israel.

Eliot reflects on the tragic loss of his brother, Natanel, a young soldier who was killed in combat on October 7th, sharing insights into the profound impact this had on his family.

Elliot discusses the support his family received during their unimaginable grief, the importance of unity and community, and how his brother's legacy lives on through acts of kindness and resilience.

This episode underscores the heroism of soldiers and the strength found in communal bonds amidst adversity.

Am Yisrael Chai

00:00 - Meet Eliot Young

01:56 - Life in North London

02:50 - Aliyah

09:59 - Sibling Relationships and Family Dynamics

18:29 - Netanel's Personality and Legacy

33:33 - Support and Community Response

42:00 - The Day of October 7th

50:16 - The Aftermath and Family Support

51:58 - A Brother's Journey to Ashkelon

58:09 - The Funeral and Community Support

01:14:11 - A Lasting Impact

01:21:13 - Moving Forward with Purpose

*For updates and conversations about these episodes, follow me at @talesoftamar on Instagram.

You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

If you would like to donate to continue the initiative, please send money via Zelle to tberg93@gmail.com

Thank you for listening and strengthening the Jewish nation!

As a professional dating coach, Devorah Kigel has helped over 300 women get clarity in their dating lives and marry their bashert. She has also been teaching classes for women on Judaism since 2001. She has her Masters in French and lived in Paris for 2 years, before discovering Torah Judaism and becoming observant.

Devorah and her husband, Reuven, who is the Campus Director for Emet Outreach, host Shabbos guests most weeks. Using humor and honesty, Devorah shares the entertaining personal journey that led her to develop powerful tools to have the relationships you desire.

Her book “Marry a Mensch: Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Today’s Single Woman” published by Gefen was released September 2024 and is available on Amazon. Devorah has been featured in Newsweek, The Jerusalem Post, Meaningful Minute, Torah Anytime and on aish.com.

For more info: www.devorahkigel.com

Rabbi Reuven Kigel is Emet’s dynamic Campus Director, overseeing all of Emet’s campus programs—at Baruch college, St. John’s University, Queens College, and Adelphi University, as well as a multi-campus program in Forest Hills. He also serves as the Jewish chaplain for Baruch College.

In 2022 he started an initiative to help 100k frum men get their health back by eating according to Chazal. You can find out more on www.thefitjew.com

Born during the heyday of communism to capitalist-aspiring parents in Kiev, USSR, Rabbi Kigel immigrated to the United States in 1978, as a young child. Rabbi Kigel has semicha from Rabbi Heineman in Baltimore, and has been a longtime member of the Passaic-Clifton community kollel.

Rabbi Kigel graduated from the University of Michigan in 1995 with a degree in finance and spent 8 years working on Wall Street before switching careers to devote himself to the Jewish people.

This conversation delves into his near-death experience, their financial struggles, the importance of faith and resilience during tough times, and their dedication to Jewish outreach, helping others find their bashert, and health initiatives.

Enjoy the episode!

00:00 - Meet the Kigels

02:36 - Devorah's Early Life and Discovery of Orthodox Judaism

10:59 - Rabbi Reuven's Background and Immigration Story

17:08 - Rabbi Reuven's Car Accident and Spiritual Awakening

30:12 - Financial Struggles and Career Transition

47:51 - The Importance of Supportive Relationships

50:11 - Becoming a Dating Coach

51:16 - Challenges in Modern Dating

57:48 - Balancing Career and Family

01:04:29 - Health and Fitness Side Hustle

01:08:21 - Final Thoughts and Reflections

*For updates and conversations about these episodes, follow me at @talesoftamar on Instagram.

You can also reach out to Tamar@tales-of.com with questions, comments, or inquiries, and/or check out my website tales-of.com to learn more about who I am and what I do.

If you would like to donate to continue the initiative, please send money via Zelle to tberg93@gmail.com

Thank you for listening and strengthening the Jewish nation!

Channukah Sameach!!!