1977 Dorf family trip to Israel and stop in West Bank Oh, how 46 years goes by so quickly. I’m the 15-year-old on the left with my little sister and brother, a family friend and very nice shop owner in Afula. Young American Jews hanging out in an Arab market wearing a keffiyeh we got as souvenirs. Smiles, warmth, post Yom-Kippur war, no fear, no outward hate, and a clear unspoken and perhaps naïve understanding that we are all children of Abraham from the Middle East. A lot has changed.
Michael, Your commentary speaks to my heart as a Macedonian-Bulgarian son of immigrants who recall the actions of King Boris III in Sofia to save the lives of 50,000 of our Jewish brothers and sisters who were legal residents of Bulgaria. King Boris lost his own life over the decision to "lock arms with our Jewish brothers and sisters, and that no Jewish person shall board the deportation trains." Hitler murdered King Boris for opposing him. As a fellow musician, entertainment professional and human being, I stand for Israel and against the appalling rise in antisemitism in the United States. Your good heart, indeed, welcoming goodwill to feed others in the celebration of life has not escaped me.
No easy answers in the Israel/Palestinian/Hamas conflict. Appreciate your effort to support those in need is Israel. Praying for “the peace of Jerusalem.” 🙏💔🇮🇱
Michael, Your commentary speaks to my heart as a Macedonian-Bulgarian son of immigrants who recall the actions of King Boris III in Sofia to save the lives of 50,000 of our Jewish brothers and sisters who were legal residents of Bulgaria. King Boris lost his own life over the decision to "lock arms with our Jewish brothers and sisters, and that no Jewish person shall board the deportation trains." Hitler murdered King Boris for opposing him. As a fellow musician, entertainment professional and human being, I stand for Israel and against the appalling rise in antisemitism in the United States. Your good heart, indeed, welcoming goodwill to feed others in the celebration of life has not escaped me.
Bravo, Mr. Dorf, Bravo...
No easy answers in the Israel/Palestinian/Hamas conflict. Appreciate your effort to support those in need is Israel. Praying for “the peace of Jerusalem.” 🙏💔🇮🇱