Daniel Meron

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Sep 9, 2022, 7:03 PM

Ki Teitzei – Freedom for all

This week’s Torah reading includes many important commandments necessary for establishing a just society, amongst them the obligation of respecting the dignity of women. Parashat Ki Teitzei begins with the story of a woman taken captive in a war and...

Apr 1, 2022, 5:54 PM

Israel mobilizes to help the Ukrainian people

The Jewish sages teach us that Abraham’s tent was open in all four directions because he wanted to be prepared to lend assistance to anyone who happened to pass by. In the spirit of our forefather, Israel has been...

Jun 5, 2017, 5:49 PM

Celebrating Jerusalem of Gold in Prague of Gold

Czech friends of Israel gathered on the eve of Jerusalem day in the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral, in Prague Castle, in the very heart of Prague, to celebrate Jerusalem. Here is the speech I gave at this extraordinary gathering: I am a...

Jul 17, 2016, 7:31 PM

Israeli Humanitarian Aid Saves Lives

Abraham's Tent The Jewish sages teach us that Abraham’s tent was open in all four directions because he wanted to be prepared to lend assistance to anyone who happened to pass by. Abraham, as the Bible tells us, also tried...

May 12, 2016, 12:48 AM

Australian Bible Quiz Mavens

Discussing the Parsha and Haftorah around my cousin's Shabbat table on Friday night, in Melbourne, Australia, is a little different from other families. While most families usually have the rudimentary recount of the Parsha and skim over the Haftorah, the...

Nov 11, 2015, 5:43 PM

Israel the Circle Maker

Israel is in one of the driest regions in the world; it has always suffered from chronic water shortages and exploitation of its natural resources. Miracles were, and some believe still are, necessary to overcome droughts. Jewish tradition tells...

May 1, 2015, 4:52 PM

‘Remember the stranger’ – Israeli assistance to Nepal

A field hospital, 50 tons of medical equipment, 200 patients per day and a commitment to repairing the world

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About Me

Daniel Meron is the former Ambassador of Israel to the Czech Republic and is currently the Head of ‘MATAT’, the MFA Coordination and Donation Center for the Ukrainian People