Daniel Stieglitz

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A soldier’s story: Turning the negative into a positive

Everyone has a story. Take a young man from Jerusalem named Yadid Akerman, for example. Born in Israel, he’s the son of two immigrants – an American mother and a Canadian father. He has … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 8/1/19

Reconnecting to Providence from Israel

I love feeling nostalgic. The connection to the past is one of the many reasons that I have been writing this column for almost 12 years. I am able to connect this home, Israel, that I chose over … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 7/5/19

Serving Israel through reserve duty is an honor

When I volunteered for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soon after moving to Israel, one of my friends said to me, “You know this won’t just be a few months to a few years of service, … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 1/31/19

Israel and the Jews meet China

Most of my columns have focused on my Israel-related experiences. Last year, however, I wrote about how Israel served as a springboard to participate in an incredible trip to China, where I led a … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 10/12/18

Different paths to mourning and repentance

As is well-known among those familiar with Israel, the country has a unique way of mourning. On Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel’s Memorial Day, sirens sound throughout the country. For … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 9/7/18

The writer with his parents, Varda and Ezra Stieglitz.

11 years after making aliyah, I come full circle as a writer

Every year since my aliyah (immigration to Israel) in 2007, there has been at least one event that stands out from all the others. This year’s distinguishing event was the realization of my … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 8/9/18

Writing retreat in the Negev desert sparks inspiration

Most of us search for community in one way or another. One of the communities I’ve sought out in Israel is writers, both while getting a master’s degree in creative writing from Bar Ilan … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 3/15/18

The American who made aliyah and moved to the Negev tells the group a bit about David Ben Gurion.

Writing retreat in the Negev desert sparks inspiration

Most of us search for community in one way or another. One of the communities I’ve sought out in Israel is writers, both while getting a master’s degree in creative writing from Bar … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 3/4/18

There’s more to the Western Wall than you think

There is a place called the Seventh Step, and it was once one of the most coveted prayer spots in the Jewish world. Never heard of it? I’m not surprised. Praying at that spot fell out of … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 12/21/17

Summer with Golden Leaves: a Jewish experience in China

While the majority of my time and experiences in the last 10 years have taken place in Israel, this country has also been my springboard to other worldly adventures. The most recent one took place in … more

Daniel Stieglitz | 11/24/17