Michael Turek

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Oct 11, 2024, 6:07 AM

Virtues, Values, Valor To Victory

As we embark upon seasonal reflection of the year that has transpired since we last marked the high holy days how can we have any words left especially while the sirens still wail as do bereaved Israeli mothers? From unimaginable...

Aug 13, 2024, 7:48 PM

The Prognosis: The Scars Are Not Expected to Heal

Today is the 9th day of the Hebrew month of AV- the Jewish national day of mourning for the multitude of tragedies that have befallen our people on this day and seemingly every day throughout our long, distinguished but...

May 13, 2024, 12:18 AM

Is It Still Purim?

My ongoing ailment of confusion over world events is already well documented. However, the condition seems to be worsening and no antidote has as of the time of writing been discovered. Having too much time to ponder and reflect...

Apr 29, 2024, 12:17 AM

Ma Nishtana? The Story Continues

Maybe I can be forgiven for the troubled state in which I experienced the Seder (two of them actually!) this year. How could we possibly celebrate freedom this Passover when we have over 100 of our brothers and sisters...

Apr 10, 2024, 10:01 PM

A two states of mind solution

At a recent Friday night Sabbath dinner, a friend of mine instigated the inevitable discussion on events unfolding in the Israel that we both undoubtedly love. He thought the discussion became unnecessarily confrontational. I thought it became necessarily passionate. He...

Mar 10, 2024, 10:43 PM

Food for Thought

While not yet a permanent resident of Israel (hopefully soon) I did have what I felt was a divine encounter recently when I volunteered to come to the aid of farmers in the Gaza Envelope who had lost their...

Jan 30, 2024, 12:46 AM

From Holocaust to Harvest

Last Shabbat (January 27, 2024) we marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day which this year powerfully served to underscore how undeniably precious are those who now heroically defend our state, our people and our faith. A few weeks ago, I encountered...

Jan 11, 2024, 3:36 PM

Ten Days. Ten days spent visiting an indomitable nation and a resolute people. A dream, a nightmare, an adventure, a homage. From the depths of southern slaughter to inconceivable heights of heroism. From working on farms abutting Gaza to working with...

Nov 10, 2023, 5:48 AM

We Can’t See Why They Don’t See What We See.

Adding to the pain of inter- generational trauma over recent events is a rising tide of anger, frustration, and fear. As our courageous IDF troops valiantly confront the enemy that butchered, burned, and raped innocent Israeli civilians on that...

Nov 2, 2023, 1:22 AM

It Happened Here

Last Sabbath, I was running late for the late morning synagogue service. The unfortunate delay was caused by the numerous articles and editorials relating to events in the Middle East in the Saturday morning newspapers that had to be...

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About Me

Spent most of my professional career in financial services but for some years now I have been a freelance writer and photographer with a keen interest in and love for Israel. Additionally I have been very involved in civic community relations.