Itai Schimmel

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  Apr 4, 2024

  Hamas’ war is a dangerous threat to Israel’s economy

  Few things destroy economies as much as war. Israeli families are certainly no exception. We are feeling it every day.

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  Nov 20, 2022

  What I'm thankful for ... even though I don't celebrate Thanksgiving

  Every year, I appreciate watching my American friends take part in their Thanksgiving tradition.

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  May 27, 2022

  With your help, Israel will outlast these barbaric terrorist attacks

  While the world is focused on the devastating war and horrifying amount of civilian casualties in Ukraine, Hamas and other violent terrorists have seized the moment to inflict violent harm on innocent civilians in Israel in a new wave of terror.

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  Apr 14, 2022

  3 ways you form a special bond with the Holy Land

  Passover and Easter are just around the corner. Here in Israel, that means our historic cities, iconic markets, and holy sites will be filled with activity on these sacred holidays. As we are all eager to finally put the coronavirus restrictions behind us, many tourists are finally making a long-awaited pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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  Mar 25, 2021

  This Passover, there’s something for everyone to celebrate

  Perhaps never before has the story of Passover transcended the borders of religion to apply to all my friends in the U.S. Who among us isn’t ready to be done with the phrase, “living through an historic crisis?”

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  Mar 11, 2021

  3 ways to pray for the peace of Jerusalem

  But what many folks may not realize is that there are still Holocaust survivors living in Jerusalem today, and many of them don’t have the resources or the family network to help ease the burden the pandemic has placed on their shoulders.