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Ayelet Raymond

Jan 17, 2025, 9:31 AM

A hostage deal has been reached—a challenging decision that no other country would agree to. For Israel, the priority is the immediate return of the 33 hostages. It has been far too long—469 days of confronting the images of hostage...

Dec 29, 2024, 1:56 AM

A Chanukah Wish: Bringing Our Hostages Home

As we hope for a Chanukah miracle, I look down at the flickering candles—each small flame symbolizing our hopes for the freedom of the 100 hostages, including seven Americans. Last week, on a snowy Sunday morning in Central Park—the coldest...

Dec 16, 2024, 7:49 AM

Together we protect: We Are All Magen David Adom

In Miami, one thousand gathered to show their solidarity with American Friends of Magen David Adom (MDA) at a remarkable gala dedicated to supporting Israel’s premier emergency medical service. This event exemplified the power of community and compassion, successfully...

Sep 29, 2024, 11:45 AM

Breaking Tradition: Hasidic Girl to Win the 2024 Miss Universe Israel Crown

My journey to the Miss Universe Israel 2024 pageant has been both profound and transformative. I am honored to have made history as the first Hasidic girl ever to compete on the world's national stage of Miss Universe. Growing up...

Jul 11, 2024, 10:22 PM

Israeli and American Jews Unite in New York March for Safe Return of Hostages

Hundreds gathered in Central Park, New York, on Sunday, July 7th to march for the safe return of all hostages and Omer Neutra, an American citizen who deferred college to join the IDF. As an Israeli, over the past nine...

Jun 5, 2024, 12:22 PM

One big family: Bringing back the hostages at the Israel Parade in New York

Marching in the annual Israel parade on Fifth Avenue in New York has always filled me, as an Israeli, with pride. This year, it felt like we were one big family, resonating with the theme "One People, One Heart," where...

Dec 8, 2023, 8:22 AM

The Angel on Earth Who Saved 750 Lives in the October 7 Massacre

Iris Davidian. Ayelet Raymond. Rami Davidian

As someone passionate about advocating for Israel, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the impact that the tragedy of October 7 had on the Jewish community while living in the USA. Those days forever changed the lives of Jews...

About Me

Ayelet Raymond is a film and musical director who lives in New York City. She collaborated with young Broadway performers to create the American children’s television show “My Hebrewland.” She is the creative force behind the Kosher Barbie character and social media personality @kosher_Barbie.