
The Dayna Show
Join Dayna Kaplan on The Dayna Show for bold and uplifting conversations with the people driving change in Israel. From trailblazing leaders to unsung heroes, Dayna brings you the inspiring stories of those making a real impact. Get ready for fresh perspectives, powerful stories, and plenty of heart!
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2024 • 56min
Ep 10 | Sherri Mandell | Chapter of National History
Twenty-three years ago, Sherri Mandell’s 13-year-old son Koby Mandell z"l, was brutally murdered by a Palestinian terrorist in Tekoa. In this deeply moving episode, we discuss the devastating loss, the profound spiritual journey that followed, and how Sherri transformed her grief into a mission of hope—founding "The Koby Mandell Foundation" that supports families of terror victims, turning unimaginable pain into a source of healing for others.

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep 9 | Efrat Moonstone | Heartbeat of Israeli Trance
Dayna interviews Efrat Moonstone Livne, a trailblazer in Israeli trance music for over 25 years. They explore the cultural importance of trance, its influence on well-being, Efrat's career as a DJ, and the profound impact of the Nova Festival massacre on the Israeli trance community and its future in Israel and around the world.

Sep 22, 2024 • 51min
Ep 8 | Nurit Davidi | A Life of Strength and Hope in Sderot
Join Dayna as she sits down with the Inspiring Nurit Davidi, mother of seven, high school principal, and wife of Sderot's mayor, Alon Davidi. We discuss the challenges of life in a city under constant threat, and her commitment to its citizens. The unique connection they had with her father, Izzy Kaplan, and a shared hope for peace in Israel.

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep 7 | Jodi Wachspress | Digital Age, Sacred Values: New Horizons in Sex Education.
Digital Age, Sacred Values: New Horizons in Sex Education.
Join Dayna as she sits down with Jodi Wachspress, Registered Sex and Marriage Therapist, to explore the shifting attitudes toward sex in our ever-evolving digital world.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 50min
Ep 6 | David Kaplan, Part 2!
Uncle Dave returns for a heartfelt discussion about our father, Izzy Kaplan z"l, his legacy and the lasting impact he's had on our lives and the nation he loved so dearly.

Aug 14, 2024 • 58min
Ep 5 | David Kaplan - Uncle Dave BBQ
David Kaplan, aka Uncle Dave, joins Dayna to discuss their hilarious observations, and dedication to making it work in Israel.

Aug 7, 2024 • 54min
Ep 4 | Rivka Klein-de Graaf - Parenting in Israel and Breaking through...
Rivka Klein-de Graaf - Parenting in Israel and Breaking through...

Jul 31, 2024 • 57min
Ep 3 | Patrick Abed Elnoor - The challenges of life as an Israeli Arab
Patrick Abed Elnoor friend and coworker joins Dayna to discuss the challenges of life as an Israeli Arab.

Jul 15, 2024 • 55min
Ep 2 | Steve Leibowitz - Aliya, Media, and Monogamy.
Celebrating fifty years in Israel, US born Steve Liebowitz, Israeli News Reporter and President of American Football in Israel, joins Dayna to discuss Aliya, Media, and Monogamy. Enjoy!

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 1 | Ari and Dayna discuss the concerns of Israeli citizens, diversity, and priorities.
Dayna Kaplan kicks off her first ever episode of the "The Dayna Show" with good friend Ari Strauch. Ari, born in the US, made Aliya with his wife Stephanie in 2001, and has four children. After thirty years of friendship and life experiences, today Ari and Dayna discuss the concerns of Israeli citizens, diversity, and priorities.
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