Jeffrey Levine, at The Blogs

Apr 30, 2025, 6:51 AM

I’m sitting here in the stillness, waiting for the sun to rise over Jerusalem. It’s Yom HaZikaron — the Day of Remembrance. We often say that Tisha B’Av is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. But maybe it’s time...

Apr 29, 2025, 7:35 AM

More Than a State

On Yom HaZikaron, We Remember the Soul We’re Fighting For In memory of the soldiers who gave their lives not just for land, but for the soul of a nation. In this blog, I share three reflections — one national, one...

Apr 28, 2025, 7:51 AM

War, Empire, and Survival

War, Empire, and Survival: The Bloody Price of War: Why Israel’s War Is Different This featured video interviews Richard Kemp, "Israel's Victim of the World's Greatest Slur Campaign". It is from 2018 and provides fascinating insights. It holds so many truths. This...

Apr 27, 2025, 5:43 PM

Broadcasting from the Soul

Broadcasting from the Soul: Nachum Segal on Faith, Israel, and Jewish Identity in a Tumultuous Time For those unfamiliar with Nachum Segal, he is one of the most enduring and influential voices in Jewish broadcasting. For over four decades, he has...

Apr 24, 2025, 6:49 AM

Obsessions: Why Are We So Obsessed?

I don’t know why, but I’m obsessed with writing these blogs. Something is burning inside me—a message that insists on coming out. And maybe that’s the starting point: obsession. It drives people to create, to protect, to destroy. It can fuel purpose—or plunge...

Apr 22, 2025, 7:47 AM

When God Was Silent: Yom HaShoah and October 7th

Yom HaShoah, which falls this Thursday, is not merely a date on the Jewish calendar. It is a sacred rupture in time—a moment when the collective soul of a people pauses to scream, weep, and remember. It is a...

Apr 17, 2025, 5:27 AM

Counting the Omer — Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be

Each year, the days between Pesach and Shavuot invite us to grow — not just to count time, but to make the time count. In this blog, I share some personal reflections and a simple growth plan I’ve put...

Apr 16, 2025, 10:04 AM

When the Sea Splits and When It Doesn’t

In this blog, I will try to reflect on Miracles, Darkness, and the Mystery of God. This week, we will mark the seventh day of Pesach—a day recalling high drama and spiritual revelation. It is the day when the Children...

Apr 9, 2025, 8:21 AM

Sacrifice for Purpose, Not for Pride

As we approach Passover, I find myself reflecting on a difficult part of the Torah — the detailed sections on animal sacrifices in the Book of Vayikra (Leviticus). If there were one parsha, I would be tempted to pass over...

Apr 8, 2025, 5:47 AM

Passover – Why the Story Matters More Than Ever

Passover is often celebrated as the festival of freedom—a moment to retell the story of the Exodus from Egypt. But what if you're not sure it really happened? What if you wrestle with doubt, question the historicity, or feel...

About Me

Jeffrey Levine is a CFO, writer, and grandfather living in Jerusalem. He writes regularly on Jewish identity, ethics, and resilience, blending personal reflection with historical insight. His blog series “The Soul of Israel” can be found on the Times of Israel, Substack, LinkedIn, and other platforms. He is also the founder of Upgrading ESG—Empower Society for Good, which explores how business, faith, and sustainability can align for a better world. He is also the founder of Persofi - Empowering AI Financial Automation for SMEs - www.persofi.com To learn about me, here is a link to my personal website - www.jeffreylevine.blog

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