Mother of 2 Fallen IDF Soldiers Chooses Life
Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it's a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. "They can never kill the spirit of this nation."
Despite the horror of losing two soldier sons, Miriam Peretz says it's a privilege to fight for the Jewish state. "They can never kill the spirit of this nation."
Ethiopian-Israeli Avi Solomon isn’t about to let anything stop him, or the children at risk whom he helps, achieve what they desire.
Never too late! Despite his lifelong commitment to fitness, Larry Rich only seriously took up running when he was well into his 80s.
Following in the footsteps of her late husband, a bereaved widow and mother of 10, picks up her husband's mantle and becomes a volunteer with United Hatzalah to honor his memory and life's work.
Eytan Stibbe will blast off for the International Space Station in February and he wants American Jews to get involved.
This young Israeli entrepreneur's app helps companies mobilize their staff to participate in volunteer activities, providing logistics, coordination, and feedback.
Tova Safranai is just 18, but that doesn’t stop her from reaching out to desolate youth and helping them believe in themselves and a better future.
Guardicore’s Ola Sergatchov discusses being a high-tech exec, changes in cybersecurity and the integration of religious women into the Startup Nation.
At a corona hotel, Elkana Breuer has been responding to medical emergencies of other residents while also uplifting their spirits.
Rather than join post-army buddies on world travels, in 1994 Shachar Zahavi embarked on a career of providing humanitarian aid from Israel.
Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel and Culture and Sports Minister Yehiel Tropper serve in a unit that operates behind enemy lines.
This recent graduate of Israel's rigorous flight academy is a proud, religiously observant Jewish woman of color.
The couple, who made Aliyah from the US, work independently n the Judean community of Tekoa, where their inspiration flows from the ancient hills and olive groves.
'I understand in the depths of my being…that the one and only healthy place for a Jew - physically, mentally, and spiritually - is in Israel.'
'My stomach turns with worry and excitement. My concern as a mother triples,' says their mom.
'Lt. A', a 24-year-old transport aircraft navigator, describes his unlikely journey to the Israeli Air Force.
Rotem Yosef is a lawyer but she found her true calling where her heart is – helping the weaker strata of Israeli society, especially children.
Despite grave risks, Israeli Gal Lusky has been going undercover into Syria to aid victims of the civil war. She has now revealed her identity.
Nanotech pioneer Oded Shoseyov has already founded 11 companies based on his inventions. Now he’s on his next.
This is the inspiring story of a Muslim woman working to save lives in Israel through an emergency medical service organization.
The city of Ramat Hasharon honored a 25-year-old emergency medical technician for responding to over 2500 emergency calls over four years.
IDF Officer Critically Wounded in Gaza War Promoted in Recognition of Recovery and Return to Service.
Recognizing the need, and reasoning that “the best the way to run a food bank is to start your own," that’s what Joseph Gitler did.
'I’m not saying it’s easy, because it isn’t. I’m not Superwoman. When I get home, the first thing I do is put the cell phone down so I can spend quality time with my kids.'
'That is our job and that is why I love it. I get to help make the community I live in a better and safer place.'
There is another Hassan Nasrallah, and he is saving Israeli lives - not destroying them.
While earning a living is important, it is not something to live for, says EMT medic Moshe Jaffe. What makes him happy is volunteering to help save lives.
'When we wake up in the morning and find we have a mission to strengthen the Jewish people, this gives us a reason to keep going.'
Deborah Weisblatt, a busy professional as well as a mother and grandmother, settled in Beit Shemesh in 1995, where she established a successful blood drive.
"Communication means that we have to listen, not to come with the attitude that we know everything. There needs to be real dialogue.” - Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, leading scholar, educator and social activist.
Among her many professional achievements and hobbies, Toby Klein Greenwald directs first-rate theatrical performances in Judea that are by women and for women only.
Itzik Barak, executive chef at Jerusalem’s luxury-brand Waldorf Astoria hotel, was chosen to participate in a prestigious culinary competition in New York. “It’s a great honor for Israel,” he said.
Through hundreds of daily visitors, Rebbetzin Kanievsky raised and distributed millions of dollars to help widows and orphans in need across Israel. Ner Echad carries on her legacy.
Thanks to a dedicated educator and a caring individual, 130 young men who were “lost in the system” became productive citizens imbued with a sense of purpose.
Shlomit Grayevsky is founding director of the ALEH Jerusalem Center, home to severely mentally and physically disabled children and young adults ranging in age from infancy to 21 years.
Families celebrating milestone occasions in Israel often choose to spend time in this endeavor, having a wonderful time combined with a meaningful experience.
Sivan Almoz of the First Hug Association is dedicated to providing homeless babies with the human touch necessary to help them become emotionally healthy adults.
"We see ourselves not as individuals, but on a mission connecting young people to their Jewish roots," says Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum, who educates the public about the significance of the Jewish city of Hebron.
It’s never too late! Colin Abrams moved to Israel from South Africa 13 years ago, at the age of 70, and began a new career. He has no regrets.
IDF hero Doron Almog is revered not primarily for his military success, but mainly for his compassion and dedication to the physically and cognitively disabled.
Eva Etzioni-Halevy, professor emeritus of Political Sociology at Bar-Ilan University, began a new career and now, as an acclaimed author of historical fiction, takes readers back in time.
Rabbi Moshe Levinger, a leading activist for Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel, passed away last weekend at the age of 80.
Talented film professional Gal Greenspan has been making an impact on the Israeli cultural scene, both locally and internationally, through his creativity.
A caring mother and grandmother, Bonnie Rosenbaum also organizes home-cooked meals for countless lone soldiers of the IDF, and the food is prepared with love.
World-class pianist Oksana Yablonskaya, 76, recently fulfilled a life's dream by moving to Israel. The energetic musician hopes to continue working here.
Paula Stern is a wife, mother, grandmother and CEO of WritePoint Ltd,. a technical writing and training company based in Jerusalem.
A spiritually meaningful and joyous program for orphaned boys, hosted by Colel Chabad organization in Jerusalem, was the brainchild of a widowed father of 13.
Kerry Bar-Cohn, also known as Rebbetzin Tap for her tap-dancing skills, is a fixture in many Jewish homes. She is also a licensed chiropractor.
Motivated by the disabilities of their own adopted daughter, Moshe and Chaviva Tzahor established a child development center to assist special needs families.
United with Israel had an opportunity to speak with Mohammed Zoabi, a loyal and outspoken citizen of Israel and cousin of the infamous Haneen Zoabi, anti-Israel Arab Knesset member.
Faces of Israel presents Jeremy Saltan, a self-described Knesset insider and political analyst who believes you have to be a good person who does good things.
After their daughter Malki was killed in the infamous Sbarro terror attack in Jerusalem, Arnold and Frimet Roth created a foundation in her memory that assists families with severely disabled children.
Sima Menora created DROR after tragedy struck her family. The organization helps girls to achieve success and self confidence, paving their way for a brighter future.
“I’m not worried about paying the price. I’m worried about getting the job done. We need a strong Israel.”
Anett Haskia is an Arab Muslim Zionist. By serving as a role model for young Arab Israelis, she hopes to influence change and help bring about a lasting peace.
Those who understand the modern State of Israel's history know that the relationship between miracles and the nation extends beyond the biblical narrative.
Following his family legacy, Koss Weber, grandson of a Righteous Gentile, came to Israel to establish his life, which is dedicated to helping others.
The lead singer of the popular rock band Disturbed and Device, David Draiman has been a fierce supporter of Israel - calling out news networks for their blatant media bias against Israel.
After overcoming social barriers and completing a grueling course, Faten Nasraldin has made history by becoming Israel's first Druze female commanding police officer.
Benad Eve-Chen took his incredible skateboarding, skiing and cello-playing skills and turned them into his unique means of Divine service.
“It is our duty to protect those we know, we don't know, we love and we don't love. We do it with pride, honor and all our power.” - Avi Schamroth, IDF soldier
According to Zilberman, there are approximately 100,000 illegal dwellings in the Galilee and Negev, mostly inhabited by Arabs and Bedouin.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon transformed the lives of countless individuals who had thought their situations hopeless.
Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, an Arab-Israeli scientist and mother of three, is the new winner of the celebrated 'Master Chef Israel' TV program.
For Canadian immigrants to Israel who knew Yoni Kaplan’s grandfather, hearing about the young IDF soldier’s work to protect Israeli civilians is bittersweet.
Giselle Cycowicz, 87, a survivor of the Shoah, a great-grandmother and a psychologist, still practices her profession and volunteers in Holocaust Education.
This week’s Faces of Israel feature focuses on American-Israeli Yehudis Schamroth, an inspiring example among many outstanding idealists who left comfortable homes in the Diaspora in order to live in the Jewish state.
IDF Commander Monaliza Abdo, a Christian Israeli-Arab, discussed the motivation behind her decision to serve in the army and the sense of fulfillment that she achieved.
Since the historic visit last week of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who pledged to support Israel "through fire and water," United with Israel has chosen a Canadian-Israeli for this week's Faces of Israel feature: Marci Kaplan Rapp.
It’s all in a day’s work. Israel Defense Forces Lieutenant Aviel Perry is one of the heroic soldiers who perform acts of courage and strength in time of danger. Lt. Perry serves as the commander of an Iron Dome Battery unit which intercepted five Gaza rockets last week.
Jay Shultz, president of the Am Yisrael Foundation (Am Yisrael means the Nation of Israel), is following his “main goal of bringing every young Jew here to Israel and keeping them all happy.”
While discussions about Israel can get heated and filled with misinformation, Israeli stand-up comedienne Odelia Yakir has her own method of teaching - and laughing - about her country.
Exemplary altruist Merav Mandelbaum, 57, an energetic mother of five and grandmother of 7, devotes as much time contributing to social welfare as anyone climbing the corporate ladder would give to his or her career.
One oleh, Nachman Klieman, has decided to build his home within Judea and Samaria, where he works using the internet to help create a better future for Israeli artists and craftsman.
Yariv Vinzer, the head of Giborim Ktanim, works to help mentally-challenged youngsters integrate into Israeli society.
Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg claims to be directed descended from numerous famous rabbis, including Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, Rashi, and Rabbi Yochanan Hasandlar. In fact, he even claims to be a direct descendant of King David. Yet, despite his rich rabbinical heritage, Rabbi Ginzberg is not just known in the religious world, but also in the business world. As the founder and CEO of Monetized Intellect Consulting, as well as of English Speakers Entrepreneurs-Israel, he has worked to help businesses and organizations thrive, expand, and succeed within the Jewish State. His work has had a positive effect on the Israeli economy, which thus assists the Israeli state in fulfilling the Zionist dream.
Haim Avraham, who will turn 65 this Yom Haatzmaot since he was born the very day that Israel was declared to be a state and presently lives in Netanya, has dedicated many years of his life serving in the Israel Defense Forces in a combat unit. He fought in the Six Days War, the Yom Kippur War, and in Lebanon. In fact, for ten entire years, every three months, he would be sent to Lebanon on reserve duty for 31 days. He did not fully complete his army service until the age of 52. Haim is very proud of his time serving in the IDF in a combat unit and educated his children to not only seek to serve in the IDF, but to also partake in combat units as well.