Heroism and Hope
By David Bryfman, Author

Recharging Israel Education in a Post-October 7 World

May 7, 2026

“…Bryfman zeroes in on a key factor that shapes our comprehension and worldview like no other: education. [His] wealth of experience in the field of Jewish and Israel education has generated an indispensable tool for understanding the reverberations of the October 7 rupture throughout the Jewish world. I am confident this book will enrich the important conversations beginning to take place.” — President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog

Heroism and Hope calls for a transformative approach to Israel education by fostering Jewish identity and complexity while empowering educators as moral guides and reimagining Israel’s role as a source of meaning and hope in a post–October 7 world.

Israel education, Dr. David Bryfman insists, is not about producing foot soldiers or imposing beliefs; it is about helping Jews understand who they are, where Israel fits into their lives, and how to live with the complexity of their identity rather than fear it.