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New Olah Soldier Hopes to Help IDF with Int’l Relations By ARIELLA MARSDEN
“Both of my parents escaped antisemitism in their countries, I understood that this is our only home. That’s why it’s so important to come to Israel and protect our land.” Following Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel and the subsequent war, antisemitism abroad has become far more extreme than it was before, but this doesn’t surprise soldier Madeleine Bollag, who grew up in Los Angeles and whose parents grew up in Switzerland and Iran experiencing antisemitism. “On my dad’s side, my grandparents survived the Holocaust,” she told The Jerusalem Post. “One of them The Bollag Family (credit: COURTESY/MADELEINE BOLLAG) was in a concentration camp. possible to change people’s minds My mother grew up in Iran, and her father was arrested with 12 because some are too set in their other Jews. She escaped to Israel when beliefs, but that some people are essentially following a trend and can she was 18 with her father.” Bollag made aliyah three years ago be convinced otherwise. “When I was growing up, we always with her family and enlisted in the IDF three months ago. She is currently in talked about moving to Israel because Michve Alon, which is where new olim my mom’s family was there, but it was and lone soldiers acquire the Hebrew always really hard,” she said. “Then they will need for their service. Bollag three years ago, my mom passed hasn’t been assigned a job yet for away, and since the whole family lives when she finishes her basic training, in Israel, my dad realized it was time but she hopes to be assigned to a job to go.” Bollag’s mother grew up in Iran, in international relations or the IDF she said, and at the time Jews were Spokesperson’s Unit. “Growing up outside of Israel, okay and had a strong community, I always felt that there was a lot of but then suddenly, 13 Jewish men, misinformation,” she explained. “I including Bollag’s grandfather, were always felt that I had to explain to arrested and accused of spying for people what is going on and open their Israel and the United States. He was soon released, but a police eyes to the truth.” She added that it’s not always officer advised them that Bollag’s P 1 4 / T S F C O M M U N I T YVO I C E . C O M
grandfather would be killed if he stayed in Iran, so he escaped with her mother when she was 17. “Her other siblings couldn’t go with so they had to leave the whole family behind,” recounted Bollag. “She couldn’t tell anyone she was leaving.” Her mother made it to Israel from Iran during the Second Intifada and was in three separate terrorist attacks. She then began working for the Jewish Agency, traveling around Europe telling her story to Jewish communities. During this time, she met Bollag’s father in Switzerland, and they got married and had Bollag before moving to LA. Bollag said that she didn’t experience much antisemitism growing up in a Jewish community in LA, but all the same, she always knew Israel was her home. “Throughout my life, we visited Israel every summer,” she said. “Because both my parents escaped antisemitism in their countries, I understood that this is our only home. That’s why it’s so important to come to Israel and protect our land.” At Michve Alon, Bollag is surrounded by lone soldiers and other olim, some of whom came from Ukraine. “It’s very scary, traumatic, and hard, but I’m so happy that I’m in the army at this time,” she said. “There’s no better time to serve. It’s so meaningful to be with people who aren’t Israeli. Everyone here came to Israel to defend the country.”
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Herzog Announcement Aaron Karimzadeh, the Chairman of the Board of the American Friends of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem is pleased to announce that Debra Herrmann has been hired as Director of Development for the American Friends of Herzog Hospital in Florida. Ms. Herrmann brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to ensuring that the Jewish communities in America use their considerable resources to support the State of Israel. Her 25 years of experience working with Jewish non-profit organizations include senior leadership roles in Development, Public Relations, and Marketing. Ms. Herrmann has previously served as Assistant Director for the Florida Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, where she performed many functions. Dr. Yehezkel Caine, President of Herzog Hospital in Jerusalem stated “we are excited and happy to have a seasoned and successful professional like Debra Herrmann join our staff. I am confident that she will be able to expand the scope and message of P 1 8 / T S F C O M M U N I T YVO I C E . C O M
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Mental Health Center treats 2,000 men, women, and children each month. Herzog’s Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma treats children and adult victims of terror attacks, war, domestic violence, and other causes of trauma, and provides training in Israel and internationally. The Hospital’s Clinical Research Center for Brain Sciences concentrates on neurodegenerative diseases with a special emphasis on Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and other brain disorders and related diseases. Thirty percent of those treated by Herzog Hospital are Holocaust Survivors. A Sheltered Underground Emergency Hospital has been built to withstand the impact of missiles and provide protection from chemical and biological attack. It has now been converted to a special 160-bed Unit during the war. For more information about American Friends of Herzog Hospital, you can contact Debra Herrmann debra@afherzoghospital.org
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A Taste of Luxury: Dolce by Wyndham Kosher Hotel In the heart of Hollywood, Florida, where entertainment reigns supreme and luxury is a way of life, a new star has emerged on the hospitality scene – Dolce by Wyndham Kosher Hotel. Nestled just across the street from the iconic Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, this newly opened kosher establishment is redefining the standards of elegance and sophistication for the South Florida Jewish Community and for observant Jews looking for a luxurious kosher vacation. Dolce, an Italian word that resonates with “sweet” or “delicious,” is a fitting name for this upscale kosher haven. It seamlessly blends luxury and convenience, offering guests a delectable experience in the heart of Hollywood’s entertainment district. One of Dolce’s most significant advantages is its unparalleled location. Situated directly across the street from the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, guests are granted seamless access to world-class entertainment and casino options. Whether it’s the thrill of the slot machines or the allure of a memorable night out at the Hard Rock Live concert venue, Dolce places everything within arm’s reach. Dolce’s culinary menu is excellence in kosher dining! Dolce by Wyndham prides itself on being a kosher hotel, making it a unique P 2 0 / T S F C O M M U N I T YVO I C E . C O M
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A Night of Nostalgia and Excitement at Camp Matziv Midwest Reunion and Open House
On Sunday evening, close to 1500 people packed the entire extended Rand Sanctuary into the Social Hall to hear an informative conversation with Ben Shapiro and Rabbi Goldberg. The evening opened with Rabbi Moskowitz and Rabbi Broide leading the audience in reciting Tehillim and singing Acheinu, followed by moving video of the Mishaberach L’Chayalim. Thank you to Menachem Serraf and Serraf Studio for capturing this historic event.
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Fats, Cholesterol, and How to Live Free of Disease By Dr. Ezra Miller
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A Diamond in the Rough By Shalom Markman
I know nothing about concrete drilling except that the drills used are diamond encrusted. Diamonds are the hardest material in the world. This is measured by determining scratch resistance. Diamonds are usually comprised of 99.7% carbon. There are actually two harder substances found. One of them created by man, and one found in space. A laboratory synthetic nanomaterial called wurtzite boron nitride, and a substance found in meteorites called lonsdaleite. What’s the significance? Not much. But I know this information because I enjoy getting to know my clients like this concrete drilling company. The story of landing this client is actually a very simple one, but an interesting case study. It was October 2017 and I had been getting my feet wet with sales for a few months. My day would start by picking a part of town in New York City or the surrounding burrows. I would park and walk down the avenues, simply letting myself in to the businesses of my choice and start a conversation with whomever I saw. The plan was always to end up at my decision maker. One such decision maker turned client called me into his office as I finalized the installation of their updated payment software. “Could you help my buddy the same way you helped me,” inquired Dan? “Yes,” I replied, sitting tensely in an arm chair across from my newly minted client. P 3 4 / T S F C O M M U N I T YVO I C E .C O M
Don picked up the phone and called his boy Ray. “Hey,” shouted Don. “I have this kid in here who just lowered our procesing fees. Can you see him in 10 minutes at your office?” It seemed that Ray was used to these daily antics from his buddy. Ray obliged, and Don sent me on my way. I was out the door before I even asked for directions. Maybe I was nervous, maybe I was excited. As I made my over to Ray’s business, I had to admit that this future opportunity was a miracle. I was too afraid to ask for a referral from this business I just closed! It was my client who put his foot down and gave his pal no choice but to have me at his office. Why didn’t I ask for it on my own? I wasn’t afraid to walk into Don’s business and ask for his business. Why was asking for a referral any different? I finally found a parking space that blocked the businesses driveway (great first impression), and made my way up to a waiting Ray. I have to say, it was one of the easiest sales I’ve ever made. His assistant was tasked with getting me all the paper work and info I requested. Two weeks later, I boarded this new concrete drilling company. So why did I have such a hard time asking for a referral from a business that I knew I was helping and adding value for? Spoiler alert, I still do. Like diamonds, I still find little harder to ask for. There’s a simple answer I can offer for
six years ago. I hadn’t fully appreciated how powerful a referral was. But why does that still pertain to me, now? I’d say it’s a mix of the following two truths. 1. It feels selfish. 2. The fear of rejection. It’s one thing to appear selfish with someone we don’t yet have a relationship with. We’ll likely never interact with them again. The same goes for rejection. When we now have a relationship with that individual as a client, rejection is that much more personal. Asking for an introduction from a client has the possibility of getting stymied and we’re that much more uncomfortable. So, I’m talking to myself here. Welcome to the industry of sales. Step one, bring on a client. Step two. Be so valuable to your clients that they want to be referring you. It won’t however always be on the top of their mind. That’s natural. But they’ll likely be happy you asked. When you believe in your value, shouldn’t it cause you to believe in it universally? Give your client the opportunity to help that process. They’ll probably be glad you asked. You’ll now also have a reason to go the extra mile for them too.
Shalom Markman started selling merchant services by door knocking in NYC. He currently lives in Norfolk VA with his family and visits Florida when he gets hungry or brings on a new client. You can find him on LinkedIn.
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