By: Romi Morales Yes, I know. The popular saying is a little different: “There is only one step from love to hate.” I must admit, I love popular sayings. Generally, many common senses that society has been building over time place in a small sentence. However, in this particular case, I am not sure that …
By: Yoni Meta From Tammuz 17th to Av. 9th, Am Israel is devastated by the loss of the temple and what were the first two Jewish states. In that sense, today we are at an intermediate time: Israel – as a people – is not in a state of war, but neither there is complete …
A.D.Gordon, The Return to the Land (1944) Listen to me, my brother, and hear me too, sister, and remember that you both have also dreamed just like me. And in my dream, I come to Eretz Israel. The land is abandoned and deserted, ruled by foreigners. The ruins blur the light of its face and …
By: Mia Rapp, Rosh Chinuch Israel HaTzeira B’Argentina During the history of the Jewish people, great tragedies, losses, disasters and significant injuries have occurred. It is interesting seeing how our people have, alongside many occasions of celebration and gratitude, moments of sadness accompanied by introspection and reflection. Tisha B’Av is one of the moments during …
Sergio Edelstein During their millenary journey through centuries of history, the Jewish people have been characterized by successfully facing a myriad of challenges which, on more than one occasion, threatened their existence and cast doubt on their continuity. Throughout this long journey, one of the symbols of the pain we have faced on several significant …
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