A former Israeli-born NBC producer shares the surprising turning points that pushed her to search for meaning, including an unforgettable encounter with fame, a clash over Zionism at the UN, and a Shabbat dinner in Rio that flipped her worldview. What began as a glamorous career pursuit became a bold choice to live with faith, purpose, and Jewish pride — plus a memorable “secret” she ties to the 1980 Olympics.

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