Aner Shapira – Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story

Hostages and the spiral of devastation and hope

September 5, 2024

“Take a look at this picture. This is my sister Carmel. Actually, this is not my sister, this is just a photo of her. What I am here today to tell you is that she is not just a piece of paper, she’s a real person and she’s still a hostage in Gaza” When I … More Hostages and the spiral of devastation and hope

A candle against the darkness of Hamas

January 14, 2024

I stood where he stood, trying to imagine what it was like. How he made the decisions he made. How he felt. I couldn’t. Aner Shapira deliberately placed himself between the murderous terrorists outside and some 30 people, friends, and strangers. Knowingly, mindfully, he chose to be their shield against death. How do you make … More A candle against the darkness of Hamas