My Personal #MomentfromIsrael Almost everyone from my generation remembers exactly where they were when they heard the news. When someone asks me, “Where were you on the evening of November 4, 1995?”, images appear instantly — just as today’s generation in Israel, and far beyond, immediately knows where they were on October 7, 2023. Next week, we mark the memorial day for the assassination of Israel’s first native-born Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin (of blessed memory) , who w

After the first wave of euphoria — the tears of families embracing their 20 returned loved ones and the solemn relief of finally burying others — a heavy silence remains. Yes, Israel got 20 hostages and 12 bodies back (16 still in #Gaza). But at what price? Two thousand terrorists and 350 Palestinian bodies were exchanged. So where do we go from here? Will all remaining Israelis still held — be brought home? Can President Trump’s 20-Point Plan for a New Gaza  actually take s

Photo by Michael Jerrard  on Unsplash At MomentfromIsrael , I try to look not only at what happens inside #Israel, but also at the wider...

It's Time to Face the Truth: Gaza Deserves Better Than Hamas—But There Are No Shortcuts! Photo by Emad El Byed  on Unsplash The easiest...

It’s been an intense few weeks in Israel, with the escalation involving rocket fire from Iran and the temporary suspension of most...

Breaking Stereotypes Through Encounters The “Meet a Jew” Initiative from the Central Council of Jews in Germany What do young people in...

I’ve now been “stuck” on my family’s couch in #Düsseldorf for over two weeks – though with the loving care I’m getting, it’s more than...

Sometimes dreams do come true — though not always in the way you imagined. Growing up in #Dortmund , where football is more than just a...

It was a real pleasure to connect with two inspiring groups from the #MasaIsrael program. One group is currently taking part in an...

Welcoming the Syrian Brooklyn Community – A Second Visit to Israel This week, I had the opportunity to meet with 70 young volunteers from...

From breakfast directly into a workshop about #geopolitical updates  — sometimes the itinerary is so full that early morning is the only...

For anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of regional dynamics, hearing different perspectives, and receiving up-to-date...

One of the most fascinating parts of my work as a speaker isn’t the facts I share — it’s figuring out, often within just a few minutes,...

Every two years, Taglit-Birthright Israel brings together all of its Geopolitical lecturers for a full day of learning, updates, and...

Sharing My Family Story at Zikaron BaSalon 2025 This year marked the second time I had the honor of participating in #ZikaronBaSalon . It...

Today, I visited #AlmaCenter, the Research and Education Center in Tefen, #NorthIsrael. The Alma Center is a non-profit, bipartisan...

I was delighted to meet another group from Germany who came with the Taglit Birthright program. This group consisted of 33 young Jewish...

I had the privilege of conducting a workshop on the current geopolitical situation in Israel and the Middle East for a group of...

This project, organized by #TaglitVolunteering, is exceptional as it brings together young Jewish individuals from across the globe to...

I've known Werner Hartstock for many years, and he is truly a one-of-a-kind supporter of Israel. His passion lies in bringing Christian...