Unbelievable heroism, ordinary people: Unseen stories from Oct. 7

WATCH: “True East” with Doron Spielman, Ep. 20

Sep. 3, 2025

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What does real heroism look like when the world is collapsing around you?

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Rabbi Mike Feuer, renowned educator, founder of the Jewish Heroism Project, and host of “The Jewish Story” podcast, to explore the extraordinary bravery that emerged from the Hamas-led atrocities in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

As Hamas and other Palestinian terrorists stormed Israeli communities, what the world may have missed—and what even Israel’s closest allies hadn’t been told—was the eruption of acts of stunning selflessness and sacrifice. From a young couple who hid their twin babies before they confronted terrorists to an elderly man who gave his life to protect his family, this episode shines a spotlight on those who became heroes in Israel’s darkest hour.

The conversation uncovers the cultural DNA of Israeli courage, tracing it from biblical archetypes like Abraham and King David to the teenagers and young adults who now lead Israel’s defense on the front lines.

Spielman and Rabbi Mike Feuer break down why Israeli youth—“the TikTok generation"—have stunned the world with their bravery, what makes them different, and how their stories can reshape the future of Israel and the world.

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Doron Spielman

Doron Spielman is the New York Times bestselling author of When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable Discovery of the City of David and What Israel’s Enemies Don’t Want You to Know, published by Hachette Book Group in May 2025. Doron is a Major in the Israel Defense Forces Reserves, where he serves as an international military spokesman, providing frontline analysis to global audiences. He has conducted hundreds of interviews with major international networks, including CNN, FOX News, NBC, ABC, BBC, and Sky News, most recently during the Swords of Iron War. He is the founder and CEO of Spielman Dynamics, a strategic consulting firm specializing in military affairs, security strategy, and geopolitical analysis. For over two decades, Doron has played a pivotal role in transforming the City of David from an overlooked hilltop into one of the most significant archaeological and historical sites in the world. As Vice President of the City of David Foundation, he worked to uncover and preserve groundbreaking discoveries that illuminate the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and Jerusalem. Doron is a Senior Fellow at the Herut Center in Jerusalem, a graduate of the Churchill Institute for National Security, and a graduate of the University of Michigan. Born and educated in the United States, he moved to Israel in 2000. Doron hosts the show “True East” on JNS TV.