Moshe Taragin

This conflict represents deep ideals and carries the burden of historical truths. We must wage it with clarity of vision, unwavering moral conviction, and noble behavior.

We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.

It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious injuries while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our people and our land. As I write these words, he remains intubated and sedated but stable. We, along with countless others, continue to pray fervently for his complete recovery. We hold steadfast faith that Hashem will guard our precious son, whose unwavering dedication and self-sacrifice embody the spirit of his generation of giants.

It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious injuries while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our people and our land. As I write these words, he remains intubated and sedated but stable. We, along with countless others, continue to pray fervently for his complete recovery. We hold steadfast faith that Hashem will guard our precious son, whose unwavering dedication and self-sacrifice embody the spirit of his generation of giants.

The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.

Gratitude is the fertile soil from which human nobility takes root.

The 11th-century Spanish philosopher Rabbi Bachya ibn Pakuda identified gratitude as not merely an admirable trait but the gateway to all moral behavior – both in our relationships with others and in our profound connection with God.

When choosing a topic to write about, I typically reflect on issues that resonate deeply within my heart. I sometimes spend hours contemplating my ideas with the hope that my writing is honest and heartfelt. I often spend more time choosing and pondering a topic than writing the actual article.

"Doubt has pushed me into a more profound and existential space, forcing me to confront life’s rawest truths and to anchor myself in something deeper."

Joseph and Judah each embark on their own personal odysseys toward leadership.