A deeply religious man, his life was devoted to using his creativity and talent to bring an educational message of brotherly love and understanding to his young audience.

The streets of Tel Aviv may show off sleek Bauhaus architecture in place of the ornate palaces of the Ringstrasse, but are no less alive with culture than Herzl's Vienna.

Though still in a coma-like state, Adele appeared to hear us and seemed like she was trying to speak.

News stories about the region often provide a superficial view, particularly from those who know very little about the pressures its citizens must deal with every day.

I call my daughter in Herzliyah, who has recently made aliyah, only to hear the blaring wail of a siren in the background.

“Are you safe? Do you know what to do?”

“Of course, Mom. Every five-year-old child knows what to do.”