In this heartfelt conversation, Michal Pirani from Harish, Israel, and Ken Stiles from Greensboro, North Carolina, share the story of how they went from strangers to close friends through the L2G – Local2Global program.
They reflect on the deep bond they built through personal stories, poetry, shared Jewish values, and even moments of tragedy—like the October 7th attacks. Despite living thousands of miles apart, their friendship transcends borders, politics, and headlines, reminding us that human connection is the heart of community.
