Danielle and Daniel left a deep mark on my heart, especially after meeting them right after Yom Kippur—a moment that felt like a powerful reminder to do more this year.
Daniel, an infantry soldier, lost his leg fighting in Gaza, where four of his brothers-in-arms were tragically killed, and 15 others were wounded. After making Aliyah from Ukraine in 2019, Daniel now faces life with a new mission: turning his disability into strength, and pursuing his dream of becoming a Paralympic athlete.
Danielle, his incredible girlfriend, met him while visiting wounded soldiers at Sheba Hospital. What started as an act of kindness quickly turned into love. She is a fighter, not just for Daniel, but for Israel and the Jewish people, embodying resilience and determination that moves mountains.
Meeting them reminded me that no matter how hard life gets, there’s always more we can do—more to give, more to fight for, more to dream.
Danielle and Daniel are an extraordinary example of how to turn pain into purpose. Let their story be a reminder to us all: stop complaining, and start making a difference.