This Jerusalem Day, on the Train Home
56 years ago, during the 6 Day War, 3 mighty Arab countries invaded young and tiny Israel. Israelis braced themselves for a second Holocaust, just 3 decades after the first left 6 million Jews murdered. But 56 years ago, instead of an Arab victory, and dead Jews filling the mass graves that had been prepared […]
Read MoreAn Act of Kindness in Beersheva
Today my 18-year-old daughter Moriya travelled to Beersheva for her weekly drama class. And after the class Moriya went to donate blood. And after that Moriya realized that she hadn’t eaten since the morning. And she was super hungry and was starting to feel dizzy. So Moriya entered the nearest supermarket to buy something to […]
Read More“Shabbat Shalom from Gaza, It’s a Privilege to be Here”
May Hashem guide and watch over all our soldiers (including my daughter Maayan) who will be spending this Shabbat protecting the people of Israel. May Hashem bless them and all of Israel with a Shabbat shalom, a Shabbat of peace🤲
Read MoreWeddings under Fire (Arutz 14)
On account of the security situation in southern and central Israel, many couples are being forced to cancel their weddings at the last moment. This causes great emotional distress as well as a serious financial loss. The people of Israel are not indifferent to the struggles of these disappointed couples, and many original solutions are […]
Read MoreThe Greatest Story Ever Told by Sivan Rahav Meir
More than a thousand people came to an Independence Day ceremony at the Young Israel of Woodmere synagogue in New York. The following are among my remarks at this event: “This week I heard the following question: In another 75 years, where will Israel be? Well, the most predictable thing about the Jewish people is […]
Read MoreHappy 75th Birthday, Israel!
This morning when I recited Hallel for Yom HaAtsmaut I read these words, and felt so grateful for what is, for this day. Chag sameach!
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