A Proud Jewish-American Background I am the son of immigrants from the UK who instilled in me a deep pride in being both Jewish and American. My father, who used to be involved with Chabad, raised us in a religious…
The Resurgence of Antisemitism (Jewish Racism) | Take Action NOW In the wake of the horrific Hamas attack on October 7th, which claimed over 1,200 Israeli lives and left hundreds more hostage, the world has witnessed a disturbing resurgence of…
A Fateful Encounter A woman approached me with an urgent request. She insisted I speak with her father-in-law, a rabbi from the synagogue in Sderot, a town near the Gaza border that had been invaded by Hamas fighters on October…
The Fateful Morning It was just another ordinary morning on October 7th when I arrived at the synagogue where I serve as the rabbi. Little did I know that my life was about to take an unimaginable turn. Suddenly, the…
Divine Intervention As a physics professor and former defense industry expert, I can confidently say that the events of April 13th in Israel were nothing short of a modern-day miracle. When Iran launched a massive attack with 170 drones, over…
The Chaos of Battle It was just another day on the battlefield, or so I thought. Little did I know that the events that were about to unfold would test my courage and resolve like never before. Our unit, comprised…
A Harrowing Attack It was just another ordinary Monday in Jerusalem, or so I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a terrifying turn, leaving me and two others injured in a shocking act of terror. The…
The Horrors of War As I stood amidst the chaos, the scenes before me were almost too horrific to comprehend. Dismembered bodies, severed limbs, and exploded heads – it was a nightmare come to life. The sights were so gruesome…
An Unbelievable Tale of Compassion You won’t believe the story I’m about to tell you. It’s a tale of compassion and resilience that will warm your heart and remind you of the incredible strength of the human spirit. Grab a…
The Path to Respect: Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement Growing up in America, I vividly remember learning about the shameful history of segregation and unequal rights based solely on the color of one’s skin. As a child, the very…
A Message of Gratitude As I stand here on the Arugot Farm in the southern mountains outside Bethlehem, my heart is filled with gratitude for all of you around the world who have been saying Tehillim (Psalms) for the people…
The Fateful Day I had to share this as soon as I heard it. It is incredible. A young man recounted how he survived the Nova Festival on October 7th. He attended the festival with a few friends, but tragically,…
I’m standing in the southern Israeli city of Be’er Sheva, looking behind me at the playground where a missile exploded just moments before. The rocket, launched by Hamas militants from Gaza, was part of a barrage that shook the city…
I’m sitting at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, surrounded by the warm sunshine and the hum of activity. My good friend Shmuelik, from Karen Hayesod, is by my side, and we’re about to welcome a group of…
As I sit here, wearing my white shirt and trim beard, adorned with a large black skull cap, I’m often mistaken for a regular Orthodox Jew, just one of the many who have followed a traditional path. But the truth…
The Miraculous Story I recently heard an incredible story from the grandson of one of the great Torah authorities of our time. He shared a personal account that left me in awe of the miracles that can unfold. It all…
A Childhood Steeped in Hatred I was born Iman Abu in the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian Muslim family. My grandfather planted the seeds of hatred in me from a very young age. When I was just three years old,…
As I delve deeper into the complex network of tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip, I’m struck by the sheer scale of the underground infrastructure that has been built. Over 1,300 tunnels stretch for around 500 kilometers, some reaching depths of…
A Harrowing Experience As a journalist on the ground, I’ve had the harrowing experience of reporting on the worst terror attack in Israeli history. Over 1,400 innocent lives were lost, thousands were injured, and countless others were left traumatized by…
As I reflect on the anti-Arab protests around the world, I’m struck by a disturbing truth. If any other country were fighting against Hamas in Gaza, there would be barely a few dozen people showing up to protest. But when…
