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Commitment - The Story of Gershon Fradkin, Uriel Rozenbaum and Margalit Zinaty share
If there is one thing that never fails to bring tears to my eyes, it is a story of a simple good done by one person for another. Every time I visit Peki’in, I make sure to pull out that… Read more...
Rabbis and Bonfires share
Today we celebrated Lag B’Omer. For the past week, bonfires have lit the night around the country as the citizens of Israel commemorated the passing of 2nd century Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (whether they realize it or not). Rabbi Shimon… Read more...
Discovering Identities share
Last week I had the most amazing opportunity to introduce two impressive women. One on a quest to discover her heritage, and the other struggling to maintain a long family history. Daniela and Margalit come from two different worlds but… Read more...
Yom Ha'Aztmaut - Israel's Independence Day share
Happy Birthday Israel! 64 Years Young! Israel’s Independence Day is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Iyar, which is the Hebrew date of the formal establishment of the State of Israel, when members of the “provisional government”… Read more...
Yom Hazicharon - Israeli Memorial Day share
Today we remember Israel’s brave men and women in uniform who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Today we will remember our fallen and victimes of terror. Today, we will salute our defenders and say ‘Am Yisrael Chai’!… Read more...
Holocaust Rememberance Day (Yom Ha'Shoah) share
Last week was Holocaust remembrance day and I am remiss to not have added this post sooner. Passover this year was a very hectic period and now I must hunker down and make up for lost time. In honor of… Read more...
Passover in the Desert share
As the holiday of Passover nears, I like to think back on all the seders that we’ve shared together as a family. I always come back to one particular seder a few years ago that was by far the best… Read more...
Be My Friend, Be My Brother share
Last week, I experienced 5 minutes of pride and joy that are absolutely immeasurable. My son Nevo, at 11-years-old, shared the stage and a song with Netanela, one of Israel’s great voices of the 1970’s.… Read more...
Spring Time in Israel share
This is one of my favorite times of the year. The skies are blue and rainy days are becoming fewer and fewer. Yellow blossoms blanket fields all over the country and my sweaters are making plans for their summer hibernation.… Read more...
