To clarify, this is “not” Gotham City.

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A reflection on moral courage and authentic leadership — from a city in ruins to a city of power — and the lessons that unite them.

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In a city rising from the ashes of war and loss, true leadership shines brightest when it springs from those who have faced hardship and are ready to rebuild brighter futures.

Across the ocean, in places like New York — the Big Apple — leadership faces a different kind of test: to rise above hatred, prejudice, and the corrosive spread of antisemitic falsehoods. The measure of a city’s greatness lies not in its skyline, but in the moral courage of those who shape its conscience.

A satirical poster, generated by artificial intelligence.

True leadership — whether in Gaza or New York — is not about power, but about rebuilding hope where the world has stopped looking,  24 years have passed since 9/11, today NY has looked away.

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In the Arava region, there was a  project The Valley of Peace aimed to create a modern city for Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories — a vision that could compete with Dubai. It’s worth checking out: Watch the video here (search for “Valley of Peace”). This was before 7/10.

Let’s hope for a future of peace  for Gaza and all those who want to live in Peace — built with modern technology and the enduring values from the Torah, loving your neighbour as yourself, led by the right leadership as any city deserves.

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