Netanel Semrik and Eyal Waldman team up in the groundbreaking new series RE START UP NATION - with Anat Elkabetz wife of former IDF Radio commander Shimon Elkabetz

Powerful Human Stories in the New Series: RE START UP NATION 

International publisher Netanel Semrik and Israel Prize laureate Eyal Waldman team up in the groundbreaking new series RE START UP NATION. Together, they host inspiring guests, leaders, visionaries, and creators determined to rebuild Israel’s future.  

Each episode unveils the resilience of the Israeli spirit, told through deeply personal experiences and extraordinary life journeys. Co-hosted by Semrik and Waldman, the show is produced by Contento Now, an international powerhouse in digital media and publishing, and airs globally on digital television platforms.

In this series, Israel’s top minds and leaders gather to outline a visionary roadmap for the nation’s rebirth—on the path to marking 120 years of independence.  

A Gripping Encounter in Episode Three:  

In this heartfelt episode, the series features Anat Elkabetz, an artist, healer, and bereaved mother of Sivan, her daughter who was tragically murdered alongside her partner during the horrific events of October 7, 2023, in Kfar Aza. Anat, wife of former IDF Radio commander Shimon Elkabetz, shares haunting audio-visual documentation from her daughter's room, preserved as a solemn tribute.  

The episode also brings together Anat Elkabetz and Eyal Waldman, both parents who have endured the unimaginable loss of their daughters and their partners. In their first emotional conversation, they reflect on grief, resilience, and the need for collective responsibility.  

Watch the Full Interview Now:  

Episode 3 – Anat Elkabetz: "Traces of Life on the Couch"  https://youtu.be/ZZgkZd56xXA   

Highlight Clips from the Interview:  

- Part 1:  

*We were forced to leave the kibbutz without our missing daughter and returned immediately."* Anat reveals the chilling story behind her daughter's murder and the documentation captured within her home.  

Watch here: https://youtu.be/sVi3tshaLQ4 

- Part 2: 

*We buried our daughter and her partner together. We were even asked: 'If you could choose, would it be death or captivity?'"

Watch here: https://youtu.be/K61NkcLTxm4

- Part 3: 

"The leadership must be held accountable. This was gross negligence. They abandoned us. Our children died, and no one can ‘take responsibility’ for that." 

Watch here: https://youtu.be/vHPHOYew8MM

Explore the Complete Playlist:  

Discover the deeply moving stories of resilience and rebirth brought to life by Semrik and Waldman, featuring Anat Elkabetz and other extraordinary guests:  

[Full Playlist] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUe6asn5FdtvKSe_XPnWV-2Wa0h_CKQj6 

RE START UP NATION—where personal narratives meet a shared vision for Israel’s rebirth. 

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