Jewish texts are profound. Nothing is random. And yet, I am still surprised by how relevant the ancient texts are, as if they were written for modern-day events. It shouldn’t be a surprise. Ancient texts that remain intact over hundreds and thousands of years are those that remain relevant—those that people in every generation decided … More Hanukah, hostages and heroes: in those days, in this time
This is a photo (I didn’t take) of my friend Tzvika Mor at his grandson’s brit. Every brit is special. This one has added layers of meaning and a message for us all. The brit (which means covenant in Hebrew) is the circumcision ceremony performed when a Jewish boy is eight days old. At this … More A brit and the lessons in a single photo
Please note: This article was written on July 9th, 2024, and published in the 21st edition of Perspectives Magazine which was released on September 23, 2024. Since the article was written we were notified of the deaths of some of the hostages mentioned in this article. As of publication, 107 hostages remain in Gaza. Do you believe your … More Family of Hostages
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 together trying to evacuate the … More Elyakim Libman and Eitan Mor
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 