In this deeply moving episode of IsraelCast, Steven Shalowitz sits down with Sarri Singer to discuss survival, trauma, and the lifelong journey of healing after terror. Sarri recounts the events of June 11, 2003, when she survived the bombing of Jerusalem’s No. 14 bus, sharing the split-second decisions that saved her life and the emotional aftermath that followed. She reflects on the impact of both 9/11 and the Jerusalem attack, the resilience she witnessed in Israeli society, and how those experiences ultimately led her to found Strength to Strength.
The conversation explores the realities of long-term trauma recovery, the importance of peer support, and how survivors around the world are helping one another heal through connection and shared understanding. Sarri also discusses the ongoing trauma felt throughout Israel and the global Jewish community after October 7, the rise of antisemitism worldwide, and why victims of terror must never be forgotten once public attention fades. Ultimately, this episode is a powerful conversation about courage, community, and choosing hope in the face of unimaginable pain.
Sarri Singer is a speaker, writer, and global advocate for victims of terror whose life was permanently changed on June 11, 2003, when she was injured in the bombing of the No. 14 bus in Jerusalem. In the years that followed, Sarri gained firsthand insight into the long and difficult realities of recovery after terror and the lack of sustained support available to survivors and bereaved families. In response, she founded Strength to Strength, a nonprofit organization that brings together victims of terror from around the world for peer support, connection, and ongoing healing. Today, Sarri speaks internationally about trauma, resilience, long-term recovery after terror, antisemitism, and the responsibility to ensure victims are not forgotten once the headlines fade.