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Aron Schoenfeld

May 2, 2026, 11:58 PM

Who Are We Negotiating With? A Deal Can’t Work

Two months into a war with the United States and Israel, Iran doesn't have a functioning chain of command. And yet the entire world is waiting for Tehran to sign a deal. I live in Modi'in. I have kids. I've...

Apr 29, 2026, 12:35 PM

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The worst pro-Israel influencer ever

In this info war, when the other side is shameless about making things up, I find I must brave the trolls – and my own kids' mockery – to respond with facts

Mar 2, 2026, 2:09 PM

Déjà Vu All Over Again. And Again.

Purim 2020. My family had just made aliyah a few months earlier. We were finally in Israel, ready to celebrate our first Purim in the homeland. The costumes were bought. The mishloach manot were packed. The kids were buzzing. Then...

Feb 28, 2026, 11:35 PM

We Were Told to Remember. Today, We Lived It.

I'm writing this from my home in Modiin, central Israel, after spending most of the day in a bomb shelter with my wife and three kids. Earlier today, the United States and Israel launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, a...

Sep 24, 2025, 9:50 PM

When Purpose Calls: Stories from Israel’s Shlav Bet

What drives a man to risk everything for something bigger than himself? The question hit me unexpectedly during a routine Saturday night drive. I was behind the wheel of a military vehicle, heading out with a fellow soldier named Yisroel...

Aug 28, 2025, 6:42 PM

From Civilian to Soldier at 44: When Life Calls You to Service

A personal reflection on answering a call I never expected to hear This morning marked the end of one of the most transformative experiences of my life. After two grueling weeks of basic training, I stood alongside 64 extraordinary men...

Jul 7, 2025, 7:55 AM

The Morning After

We’re waking up to a new Middle East. Just weeks ago, the unthinkable happened: a massive, coordinated attack from Iran that brought the region to the edge of war. What began as a singular assault has grown into a rolling...

Jul 4, 2025, 3:41 PM

Freedom Has No Borders: July 4th and the Bond Between America and Israel

Every year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of a nation built on freedom. It’s a day of pride, patriotism, and reflection on the values that make the United States strong: liberty, independence, and the courage to stand...

Jun 23, 2025, 12:52 PM

The Art of the Strike: Behind the Scenes of a Daring Weekend

We entered Shabbat with unease in our hearts. The conversation at every meal, in every synagogue, across tables and generations kept returning to one question: What is Trump waiting for? After weeks of escalating tension, non-stop air raid sirens,...

Jun 20, 2025, 7:07 PM

We Are All One – In the Streets or in the Shelter

Today marked the first nationwide siren since the war began. Every city, every region, every corner of Israel was told to take cover. From the north to the south, the east to the west, we were all under attack...

About Me

Aron is the founder of SmilesfortheKids.com, a grassroots organization that providing support and nourishment for the families of IDF soldiers, while at the same time supporting local vendors whose businesses are in shatters because of the war.