Summary

In this episode, Heddy and Fordham Professor Doron Ben-Atar reflect on the Los Angeles Fires happening today and delve into historical fires, including the Great Fire of Rome, the Great Fire of London, and the Chicago Fire. They explore their impacts on society and the symbolism of rebirth and resilience.

The conversation shifts to life advice, focusing on the challenges of maintaining a loving marriage while parenting and the importance of self-care and support from family.

They also discuss their recent trip to Israel, reflecting on family connections and the personal stakes involved in current events. They discuss a recent tour to Kibbutz Nir Oz which was attacked by Hamas on October 7th and the miraculous survival of their family on that day.

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Chapters

00:00 Introductions

00:32 Personal reflections on October 7th and Kibbutz Nir Oz

03:26 Los Angeles wildfires and historical fires

04:38 64 CE - The Great Fire of Rome

12:44 1666 - The Great Fire of London and its impact on Slavery in America

19:46 1871 - The Chicago Fire

22:45 Predictions for a rebuilt Los Angeles after the LA fires of 2025

29:25 Advice: Making time for your partner

Keywords

family, history, wildfires, resilience, personal stakes, life advice, relationships, parenting, historical fires, rebuilding, Rome, Los Angeles wildfires, Chicago Fire, London Fire, Slavery, American History, Israel, Jewish, Ancient History