Born and raised in Brazil, Fernando Gotthilf embarked on a remarkable journey that has taken him through unimaginable challenges and moments of triumph. Today, his story is a testament to
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November 10, 2024
Yehuda Persi: A Story of Resilience, Faith, and Hope
On November 10, 2012, during what seemed like a routine patrol, Yehuda Persi’s life changed in an instant. While serving as a driver for the Givati Brigade reconnaissance unit in
November 4, 2024
Ron Bolotin: A Journey of Resilience, Triumph, and Advocacy for Paralympic Athletes
Born in Jerusalem, Ron Bolotin’s journey from a young swimmer to a celebrated Paralympic athlete and advocate for disabled sports in Israel is nothing short of inspiring. His story is
October 28, 2024
Keren-Or Tegafo: Rebuilding her Life by Focusing on the Future
For 20-year-old Keren-Or Tegafo, life took a drastic turn in 2018. The youngest of seven siblings from Kiryat Gat, Keren-Or was on a routine military mission when she was severely
October 22, 2024
Alon Dahan: wounded veteran turned board member
Drafted into the IDF at the end of 1988, Alon Dahan initially served a brief period in the Israeli Navy before joining the 12th Battalion of the Golani Infantry Brigade,
October 15, 2024
A Hero’s Story: Maytal Wax
From a distance, sitting on the living room floor covered with toys, Maytal Wax looks like any Mom playing with her babies. Maya is already one and half years old,
We often throw the word “hero” around casually, using it to describe athletes, actors, or even fictional characters. But when you hear the story of First Sergeant Yogev Ofir, you
September 24, 2024
The Remarkable Journey of Rafael Kellen: Combat Hero, Addiction Survivor, and Advocate
When you sit down and listen to Rafael Kellen talk about his life, it’s clear that his journey has been anything but ordinary. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, into an
September 17, 2024
The Inspiring Journey of Itay Erenlib
In July 2007, Itay Erenlib’s life changed in an instant. While on a mission to defend Israel in Nablus, he and his team were ambushed by an IED explosion. The
September 11, 2024
Linoy Olenik’s Journey: From the Kfar Giladi Disaster to a Life of Advocacy and Healing
Linoy “Luna” Olenik’s story is one of resilience, tragedy, and the power to turn personal pain into a mission for change. On August 6, 2006, a day marked by tragedy