For those of us who value the Jewish tradition and Torah values, we live in a generation where we have true role models and heroes in our midst. If we were not blinded by an ever-growing wall of segregation and disunity, we’d recognize the amazing asset we possess and the incredible Kiddush Hashem that is surely self-evident.

When we were children, who were our heroes who fired our imagination? For some, it was great religious sages and great Jewish figures of history; for others, it wasn’t figures of Jewish tradition but instead music, sport and popular culture that have dominated. We all had someone. We also had our folktales, tales, and stories around which we read to our children. Most of us hope our kids are inspired by those who most embody the tradition we value.

Now, for a moment, forget which kippa or head covering you wear or that you don’t wear, which community you are affiliated with, and all........

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