Last night’s event with Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov was nothing short of extraordinary. With a standing-room-only crowd and even an overflow room filled, the atmosphere was electric, charged with emotion, hope and Jewish pride.
As we gathered during these sacred days leading up to Shavuot, the message of Jewish unity echoed powerfully through the evening. We came together, from different backgrounds, affiliations and walks of life, yet we stood as one people with one heart. Just like our ancestors at Mount Sinai, who were described in the Torah in the singular, “Vayichan sham Yisrael”, we, too, experienced that singularity last night: united in purpose, in prayer and in love for our brothers and sisters.
So when the world, or the media, tries to tell us that Jews are hopelessly divided, fractured by politics or levels of observance, we’ll remember last night. We’ll remember the standing ovation, the shared tears, and the unshakable feeling of pride in being one family.
To Sapir and Sasha: Your courage lit up the room. You reminded us of what we’re capable of individuals and as a people. And to everyone who attended or tuned in, thank you for being part of this unforgettable evening of strength, resilience and unity.