These past several week was an emotional roller coaster unlike any I've experienced thus far. The devastation, fear, and overall utter collapse brought me and many others to such a low state. How could this have happened? The numbers were staggering, the horror stories were heartbreaking. Then other stories started to spread. Stories of nissim, heroism, phophecies from Tanach that were being fulfilled, and many incredible words of chizzuk. We started to regain our footing. Am Yisroel came together - Am Echad Lev Echad- stronger and more loving and united than ever before.

One of the most inspiring clips that I encountered was a clip that went viral - of a soldier hugging a chareidi man who was serving food to the soldiers at an event. The moment was so poignant- I couldn’t resist replaying the clip. This moment felt like everything Hashem desires from us in these harrowing times. This is the way we can truly achieve the ultimate victory and invite Mashiach into our midst- by coming together as one nation. We wear different uniforms, practice varied traditions, but we are brothers with one heart.

The video inspired me to paint this moment and I am so grateful that thousands of people were inspired by this piece. I received messages from all over the world telling me how much this means to them, how it made viewers cry and feel so much love for one another.

The original painting was sold that first day- 100% of the sale is going to tzedakah to aid families that were displaced by the war.

I want to keep up the momentum. 50% of the proceeds of every print of "Am Echad" sold will be going to tzedakos that are helping the war effort.

We are family. We are one. We can make a difference by coming together- because our unity, strength, and love for each other is what will make the difference.