On October 7th Gaza brought the Holocaust to Israel. On the eve of Yom Hashoah it is important to note the similarities – and the differences. On October 7th, 2023, Hamas brought the Holocaust to Israel. They came with lists and maps of Jews marking them for death – just like the Nazis. They rounded … More The similarities and differences between the Holocaust and October 7th
On October 7th Elyakim Libman and his friend Eitan Mor were working as security guards at the Nova Party. Instead of saving themselves, the two of them helped numerous partygoers – under missile fire and after Hamas terrorists had stormed the party and began slaughtering people. They were last seen trying to evacuate the bodies … More Elyakim Libman and Eitan Mor
On October 7th, Israel was invaded by Gaza. They raped, tortured, and burned our families alive. In the north, Hezbollah (who is Iran, not Lebanon where they are based) began pummeling Israel with missiles. Israeli communities in the south near Gaza and the north near Hezbollah were evacuated. It was and still is too dangerous … More The American DON’T
Yesterday we ended the day with the Passover Seder. We began it at Dor’s funeral… “Thank you for being my son.” Dor’s father speaking of his son who always led the way, always first, born first, before his twin sister, and ever since looked for ways to be groundbreaking and make a difference, charming people … More In every Dor the enemy rises up to destroy us
“I have bad news.” When your son calls and says he has bad news, you hope he’s talking about a test that didn’t go well. “It’s really bad news.” He wasn’t talking about a test. “You know the Hezbollah attack that happened this morning (April 17) where 18 were hurt, a number seriously and one … More Sometimes miracles happen
Yesterday we were told on the news that 14 year old Benjamin Achimeir went missing. He left his home early in the morning to herd sheep. His home is in the Benjamin region, named after the ancient Jewish tribe of Benjamin who lived more or less in the same area during biblical times. A missing … More What should we learn from Benjamin Achimeir?
Have you ever seen the essential oil in a mandarin burst into the air when you peel it? Taken a deep breath, filling your lungs with the clean smell of citrus fruit, fresh and ripe, asking to be picked off the tree? Last week I went to Be’eri to help the farmers pick their oranges … More I’d rather write about the oranges of Be’eri
He stood by the door, slightly bent over as if recovering from a punch to the gut and yet he had a smile on his face, warm words, and a hug for friends and family. I’ve been to many Shiva houses. This is the first time I’ve seen a grief-stricken father greet those who came … More He commands us to smile
“We are Israeli. We are here to rescue you!” Their captors had repeatedly told them that no one was coming for them. That everyone forgot all about them. One man 60 years old, the other 70, they were at the mercy of terrorists who had butchered their neighbors and taken them hostage – for food, … More We are here to rescue you!
Eliyahu Yossian is a man on a mission – waking up Israelis to the misconceptions that are endangering the survival of the Jewish State. The path to a secure future necessitates changing the mindset that led to the disaster of October 7th. The same mindset that for the past 30 years has led Israel to … More Iran 101: Into the mind of the enemy
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 