Approaching the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the unimaginable horrors of October 7, Israelis are dealing with tragic losses, the continuing plight of hostages in Gaza, a horrific barrage of rockets launched by Iran, and the ensuing wars to protect and defend Israel from Iran and its proxies. Israeli society has been stressed almost beyond measure. Yet, in the 2024 world ranking of happiest countries, Israel ranked 5th – among young people, it is 2nd.
How is that possible?
Avi Mayer, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of Global Jewry, and immediate past Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, will discuss the astonishing resilience of the people of Israel.
