Inspiration from Zion: Family of Hostages
Any of us could have been in the place of the hostages or their immediate families.
Inspiration from Zion: What Every Israeli Mother Must Know
“Every Hebrew mother must know she entrusted the fate of her sons to worthy commanders”
Inspiration from Zion: The Impact of October 7th on the People of Israel
For anyone coming from a large country like America, it is hard to comprehend just how small Israel is and how connected we all are.
Inspiration from Zion: Redeeming the Land: It’s a Process
Cucumbers don’t wait for the politics to be right or the nation to stop grieving. They need correct care, at the right time – as do all crops.
Inspiration from Zion: Shuva – Return What was Taken from Me
7 October "taught me to never, ever give up. No matter how hopeless. We can never give up.”
Beautiful, beloved Amit Man – Words are not Enough
October 7th isn’t over.
Inspiration from Zion: This isn’t the “Wild West,” this IS Kibbutz Erez
If Hollywood produced a movie about what happened in Kibbutz Erez on October 7th, viewers would find the plot unbelievable.
Similarities and Differences: The Holocaust and October 7th
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.
What Should we Learn from Benjamin Achimeir?
Yesterday we were told on the news that 14 year old Benjamin Achimeir went missing. He left his home early in the morning to...
I’d Rather Write about the Oranges of Be’eri
I would rather write about the oranges of Be’eri. Or their extraordinary printing business. I don’t want to write about the horror or the feeling of being violently violated.
Inspiration from Zion: We are Here to Rescue You!
The message the commandos announced on the radio to everyone connected to the mission: “The diamonds are in our hands!”
A Candle Against Hamas’ Darkness
A terrorist throws a grenade into the shelter...Aner, with his bare hands, threw it back.
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Day we honor all the men, women and children who spoke when it was terrifying to do so. The people whose names we know and those who we will never know.
Inspiration from Zion: 97% heaven
Beautiful rolling plains, clear blue sky, and low unobtrusive houses. Spots of greenery, a step away from the desert. Just enough civilization to not...
Inspiration from Zion: “Osheri, light of my eyes”
Listening to the descriptions of Osheri, and the impact he had on so many lives, it would be easy to forget that he was just 22 years old
Inspiration from Zion: Hamas has the Advantage
The battlefield of Gaza is unequal.
The IDF is stronger, better equipped, and well-trained. And yet Hamas has the advantage.
They have knowledge of the terrain...
Retaining Faith in the Face of Evil
This is the unfathomable faith of the Jewish People in the face of horror. It is the strength of a People broken, yet still standing – the mysterious factor that leads to deep confusion about Jews.
Inspiration from Zion: When “How are You?” Becomes a Difficult Question
“So how are you?”
Inspiration from Zion: Nakba 2023
But we will prove to them and everyone watching that we meant it when we said Never Again.
Inspiration from Zion: We are NOT the Jews of the Galut
It’s the moral duty of the IDF to fulfill the promise of NEVER AGAIN.
This Time we Have Warriors of Zion on our Side
We cannot take our existence, our survival for granted. We need to fight for it. An unfathomable number of our best have already died. At the same time, we are the People that rise from the ashes.
Michal Roemi
I’ve known Michal since she was a child. Today I am going to her funeral.
A Picture Worth 2000 Years
A Jewish father teaching his kids in this place should be the most natural, obvious image in the world – but it’s not.
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story
These people. My people.
Not “JUST” a Dog
Zili was a combat dog, considered one of the best. Zili took part in hundreds of critical counterterrorism operations,
Inspiration from Zion: Why are so Many Jews Ignoring the Holiday of Shavuot?
Why do so many Jews barely notice Shavuot? What does this say about us as a people? What does this say about our future? Could we be ignoring this holiday because of what it teaches us?!
The Death of Shireen Abu-Akleh and Israel’s Handling of it
You can see that the police were deliberately provoked for the cameras, to enable the “narrative.”
Vikings, Jews, and the God of Progress
God versus gods
Inspiration from Zion: The Hebrews of Hebron
Were the ancient Hebrews of Hebron to suddenly appear, they would find their descendants living in their neighborhood, speaking the same language, connected to the same values.
Inspiration from Zion: Questions Israelis Ask After a Terror Attack
Living elsewhere, the news of horror is theoretical. In Israel, the news is a visceral punch in the gut