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SchmuckboysAuthor: Marla Friedson, Libby Shayo
Schmuckboys is the hottest new jewish podcast in town. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Libby Shayo and Marla Friedson, this show will take you on a journey through the complexities of Jewish identity and how it affects our everyday lives. Whether you're a young professional trying to navigate your career path or struggling to find love in the Jewish dating world, this podcast is for you. Expect to hear juicy personal updates from the hosts about their dating lives and get insider tips from a diverse range of guests from various Jewish communities. So buckle up, grab a drink, and get ready for some real talk on all things Jewish, dating, career, social media, and more! This is "Schmuckboys," and we're bringing the heat. New episodes every other Wednesday! Brought to you by the Jewish Journal. Language: en Genres: Judaism, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Finding Strength After Surviving ft. Sarri Singer
Episode 5
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
This week on Schmuckboys, Libby and Marla catch you up on their personal lives before bringing on their amazing guest, Sarri Singer, founder and director of Strength to Strength. She shares her journey from growing up in Lakewood, New Jersey, to surviving a devastating bus bombing in Jerusalem and dedicating her life to supporting other victims of terrorism. She reflects on her early connection to Israel, narrowly missing multiple attacks before 2003, and the lasting impact of those experiences on her decision to move abroad and work with trauma survivors. After returning to the United States and finding little long-term support for survivors, she began connecting with others who had lived through similar attacks and ultimately founded Strength to Strength—a global, volunteer-run network that now partners with organizations in 16 countries. The conversation explores what survivors need most in the months and years following an attack, emphasizing the importance of peer support, the risks of forcing victims to share their stories too soon, and why her organization requires a one-year waiting period before new survivors attend retreats. Sarri also discusses how the October 7 attacks reignited trauma within the survivor community, increased demand for services, and strengthened bonds between members worldwide. She reflects on how terrorism trauma affects relationships, noting generational differences in how survivors and their partners navigate mental health and recovery. The episode closes with Sarri's perspective on how communities can better prepare for and respond to attacks—by building support systems in advance, involving survivors in planning, and ensuring help remains available long after public attention fades You can learn more at https://www.stosglobal.org/.
