Like you, I find the weight of recent events in Israel difficult to carry alone.
This Wednesday, we mourned, as the bodies of four hostages were returned to Israel from Hamas. Itzik Elgarat z”l, Tsahi Idan z”l, Shlomo Mantzur z”l, and Ohad Yahalomi z”l were the final hostages retu…
Hope isn’t given—it’s woven, one relationship at a time.
When I visited Israel with 15 other community leaders, we sat alongside children—kids who have endured unimaginable trauma—and together, we built dream catchers. At first, they hesitated, their hands hovering over the str…
Returning to Israel is always powerful, but this trip was different. It was not just a visit; it was a homecoming to a land that has shaped so much of my identity and purpose. I first fell in love with Israel decades ago during my time in the OTZMA program, and though I have returned nearl…
Peace. Connection. Opportunity. Family. Safety. Each of these is possible for individuals in our community—thanks to you.
This past summer, twenty Israeli teens found a brief respite from the chaos of war. Freed from fear and uncertainty, they kayaked, laughed, and connected with new frie…
