📝 The story
Rav Doron Perez, the Johannesburg-born Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and a member of the board of the World Zionist Organization, signed a deal to translate his celebrated book “The Jewish State From Opposition to Opportunity: A Vision for Unity in Israel and Why the World Needs It” into Hebrew, aiming to address the pressing need for unity within the Jewish state.
🤔 Why it matters
Just a month after conceiving this vision for bridging gaps within Israel, Rav Doron Perez’s family scaled a harrowing ordeal. On October 7, during a brutal Hamas attack, his eldest son Yonatan was injured, while his second child Daniel went missing. After 163 agonizing days, the Perez family learned of Daniel’s tragic demise following his brave defense in Nahal Oz.
🔦 Spotlight on resilience
Despite unimaginable personal loss, Perez remains deeply committed to Religious Zionism. In a deeply divided society, his aspiration for unity and spiritual harmony stands as a testament to his resilience and unwavering love for the Jewish state. This episode underscores how individuals in Israel confront even their gravest tribulations with remarkable strength and enduring faith.
🎧 Listen now
Catch the conversation recounting the past several months as the Perez family slowly uncovered the fate of their beloved son on the podcast “What Matters Now,” available across major streaming platforms.
This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.