The people of Israel are facing tough times. This can lead to positive changes, as mentioned in the prophets that difficult days will come, but we will eventually be saved from them: “Alas! for that day is great, so that…
The people of Israel are facing tough times. This can lead to positive changes, as mentioned in the prophets that difficult days will come, but we will eventually be saved from them: “Alas! for that day is great, so that…
Beyond the necessary military response, there is a broader solution: we, the people of Israel, need to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding among ourselves. With these qualities, we can resolve issues with our neighbors and, on a wider scale,…
Protests, political conflicts, street uproar and division among the people of Israel marked the situation before the war. We need to combat our lack of unity. The issue is not differing party affiliations, varying viewpoints or demonstrations, but that we…
Two American hostages, Judith and Natalie Raanan, a mother and her daughter originally from Illinois, who were captured by the Hamas terrorist group during its deadly attack on Israel this month were released last Friday. But still more than 200…
Ultimately, what can help the families of the hostages, as well as the families and friends of the dead, the injured, and the hostages themselves, is the connection between us. Why? It is because our connection draws us closer to…
Indeed, more than 80 countries expressed their support for Israel following the tragic events of the 7th of October, but as to whether such support encourages us, I’d have to say the contrary: it weakens us. The strength and the…
Many people now contemplate this question as several stories emerge of self-sacrifice to save others in the current Israel-Hamas war. For example, on the first day of the war, six surviving friends had told how Cpl. Matan Abergil saved their lives by…
In Hamas’ terror attack on October 7, 2023, the group did not just kill innocent Israeli civilians, they also made videos of their murders showing pride in their actions. One of my students asked me about this: How could…
We, the people of Israel, are far from being united. Leading up to the tragic events on October 7, we seemed like anything but one nation. We made little effort to draw closer to one another, and we disregarded our…
Despite mainstream global support for Israel following the tragic events of October 7, there has also been inescapable looming antisemitic sentiment, crimes and threats around the world. These include: Spikes in antisemitic rhetoric in social media, including celebrating the October 7 attack…
The international support that Israel is receiving in this terrible war, including aircraft carriers from the Americans as deterrence and backup, provides Israelis with a sense of reinforcement and protection. However, we must not forget that no amount of preparation…
The heart of the people of Israel still aches from the tragic events of October 7, 2023. It is a pain felt deep within, permeating the very air they breathe. As the Kabbalist Menachem Mendel of Kotzk once proclaimed, “No…