Standing Strong in the Face of Terror: Miri’s Message to Diaspora Jews – Briefing

Miri shares a personal and heartfelt account of life as an Israeli during a wave of terror attacks. Speaking to an audience in Boston, she contrasts her story as the child of immigrants with other diaspora experiences, emphasizing her deep connection to both Israel and the local Jewish community. Miri describes the anxiety of frequent attacks in cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Ra'anana, recounting how fear forced her to pick up her teenage children from school—something she had never done before. Yet, she stresses the importance of resilience and refusing to let terror disrupt daily life, sending her children back to their regular routines the next day. Miri highlights the need for humor and strong education in overcoming incitement and adversity. She discusses the pain of international media vilification, but finds strength and solidarity among fellow Jews abroad. Her core message is one of resolve: if Israelis (and the broader Jewish community) allow terror to dictate their lives, the terrorists have succeeded. Instead, she urges standing strong, supporting one another, and facing each new day together with courage.