The unseen frontline: Diaspora Jewry needs Israeli shlichim now more than ever - opinion

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Around the world, Jewish communities are facing unprecedented waves of antisemitism, isolation, and anxiety. They look to Israel not just for military updates, but for spiritual fortitude and moral c

In July 1976, as a nine-year-old boy growing up in South Africa, my world was reshaped by the miraculous Entebbe hostage rescue and the tragic fall of Lt.-Col. Yoni Netanyahu.That formative moment instilled a singular lesson into my consciousness: Jewish destiny is bound by mutual responsibility, and leadership demands personal sacrifice. That awakening guided me when I made aliyah 42 years ago, which later inspired me to found Torah MiTzion.When evaluating the Diaspora landscape three decades ago, it was clear that while day schools, youth movements, and synagogues existed, there was a critical void: vibrant Torah learning institutions rooted in religious Zionism.To fill this gap, our…

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