I’m a proud Sephardic Jew living in Toronto, Canada with my wife and kids.

The road to where I am now has been long and winding. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say I’ve earned my stripes along the way. And trust me when I tell you, I’ve pretty much seen it all.

Making my own way in Torah life has taught me many things. But above all else, it’s taught me to truly value who we are and where we come from.

Every day, we’re faced with the opportunity and the privilege to live the elevated existence our ancestors lived and sometimes even died for.

Let’s face it. We don’t fit in. We stand out like a blooming rose in a barren field. A Nation apart. Different from the others.

My brothers, this is the way G-d intended us to be. Alone, together. Don’t shy away from it. Embrace it. We’re on our way to something much, much bigger.

Hold on just a little while longer. Eternity awaits us.