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...

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...

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,...

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 encountered young, motivated Jewish individuals aged 18-50 from the #USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, France, and Spain, who...

Every group I meet shares some common traits, but because the participants come from such diverse countries, communities, and...

This time, the challenge was to organize a "whole Israel day"! Together with the local Madrichim team, we decided to create experiences...

Meet a Jew, a project of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, introduces Jews and Judaism to non-Jewish people throughout the country....

The main challenge with the Taglit-Onward Volunteering groups is that participants come from diverse communities and backgrounds, leading...

Teaming up with @YallaBasta, I had the privilege of leading a tour around Neve Tzedek on the eve of Yom Kippur. During the tour, we...

I give #lectures  about the #middleeast  for more than 20 years, and it does not matter if the group is small , VIP, youth or students….i...

Dear Iranian Leadership Team, Hey there, hope you're not too "buisy" with your "planning" shenanigans... Got a sec to read my post?...

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I had the honor of delivering a lecture to a group of Taglit-Onward #Volunteers from the #USA, all of whom have "Russian heritage". In...

During the gathering, it was evident that the diverse group of participants hailed from various cities across the #USA, showcasing a...

It was truly a pleasure to participate in another "Meet a Jew" training, bringing together 80 young teens from Jewish communities across...