What we do

To document and disseminate critical narratives emerging from the events of October 7 and their ongoing global impact, preserving firsthand testimonies with accuracy, dignity, and care.

What Came After is a narrative documentary podcast exploring how the events of October 7, 2023, reshaped Jewish life and rippled outward across the world. Built on long-form interviews conducted in Israel, Europe, and the United States, the series examines the political, cultural, and personal dimensions of a historic moment. The goal is human-centered storytelling that helps listeners make sense of a rapidly changing world.

The podcast brings together a wide range of voices, among them survivors, first responders, academics, community leaders, journalists, and artists, to document how individuals and communities are navigating trauma, change, and resilience. By weaving intimate personal narratives with documentary reporting, What Came After builds a record that is both accessible to broad audiences and valuable for historical preservation.

Founded in 2024 by independent producer Manya Marcus, the project remains fully self-funded and committed to surfacing voices that rarely reach a wide audience. Its long-term vision is a comprehensive, publicly accessible audio archive that serves education, cross-community understanding, and the historical record for generations to come.