The ongoing and escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis acting as Iranian proxies, has created a tense and uncertain geopolitical landscape that can be deeply unsettling for many people. Tensions have escalated in recent…
Introduction: The ongoing war in Israel, launched by the shocking terror events of October 7th, has given rise to a paradoxical scenario. As the region contends with the aftermath of these traumatic events and a continuous war, there’s been an…
Introduction: Judgment and the High Holidays – A Time for Self-Reflection As we edge closer to the ימים נוראים, we come face-to-face with the concept of divine judgment. It’s a time when many of us grapple with our actions, choices,…
As we’re gearing up for Rosh Hashanah, I know some of us feel a bit weighed down. Yeah, I get it; it’s been a challenging year and many of us may wonder if it will ever get easier. You open…
Arrival and Unexpected Hurdles When my flight touched down in Casablanca, the emotions that surged through me were indescribable. Here I was, thousands of miles away from home, with a mission fueled by compassion and a promise to alleviate some…
Day 2 in Morocco: Witnessing the Aftermath of an Earthquake and the Resilience of the Human Spirit The second day of our earthquake recovery mission in Morocco was a profoundly moving experience. As we journeyed through the Atlas Mountains, we…
Opening Thoughts It’s Day 3 here in Morocco, and today’s narrative focuses on mental health first aid. Any crisis’s emotional toll on its community is immediate and long-lasting. So, today was all about equipping those who can make a difference…
Marrakech is more than just a city; it’s a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and stories. On the fourth day of my journey, I had the opportunity to visit one of the many soup kitchens in the city. This particular soup…
Every person I've met with a mental illness seems to be a fascinating puzzle of uniqueness. It's incredible how they can surprise you with their hidden battles, like having OCD or facing the darkness of contemplating suicide. It's like they…
With journeys spanning over 100 countries, Katz takes the reader on an expedition far beyond sightseeing—an emotional and psychological sojourn that touches on the power of experiences to heal, inspire, and transform.
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