Zach Rhoads
Zach Rhoads
CoronaCast #1-- Lockdown in Israel
CoronaCast #1-- Lockdown in Israel
CoronaCast #1-- Lockdown in Israel
Friday 20th March 2020
Amy Avital discusses her experience under government-enforced quarantine in Israel during COVID-19 on 'The Social Exchange', offering a calm perspective.
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Get the buttons here!Lockdown Life in Israel: Amy Avital's Calm Amid Chaos
They do it for their children's own good. You know it's for their own good and that people would just see that, whatever restrictions are being made in America, it's not to control you, it's not to take something from you.
What’s it like to be under lockdown in Israel during a global pandemic? Zach Rhoads sits down with Amy Avital on this episode of 'The Social Exchange' to find out. Amy, an Israeli resident, shares her firsthand experience of government-enforced quarantine. While the situation is undeniably serious, Amy’s perspective is refreshingly calm and collected. She talks about how Israelis, known for their resilience, have adapted to the challenges posed by the lockdown.
From the initial rush to hoard non-essential items like rubbing alcohol to the overall atmosphere of calm and focus, Amy paints a vivid picture of life in quarantine. She also touches on the cultural differences in how people react to military versus police enforcement of restrictions. Amy highlights Israel's culture of camaraderie and togetherness as a significant factor in coping with the pandemic.
Despite the hurdles of remote work and daily life under lockdown, she remains optimistic and hopeful that this crisis will eventually pass. Her final message to Americans? A reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding, emphasizing that the restrictions are meant for the greater good. Tune in to hear Amy’s insightful reflections on living through one of the most challenging times in recent history.