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The Day I Witnessed a Miracle

On November 9, 1989, I witnessed a miracle. Glued to the television I watched as people on both sides of the Berlin Wall tore down this massive symbol of the global power struggle between dictatorship and democracy. This event was so unanticipated and unbelievable even news reporters called it a miracle. The Torah is replete with accounts of miracles that transcend the natural order. I have personally experienced miracles, and I consider the survival of the Jewish people, time and time again ag

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

The Miraculous Kick That Saved a Life

The Miraculous Kick That Saved a Life My interest in martial arts began when I was 12 years old. I wrestled in high school and was on my college judo team, and over the years, I have practiced various techniques. More recently, I trained extensively in Israeli Krav Maga with world-renowned expert Amir Perets. Workouts can be strenuous and painful. Injuries are common and getting kicked is par for the course. However, on February 16, 2020, while training with a former Navy Seal, I was surprised

Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 3 min read