"I suddenly found myself surrounded by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters. People looked at me - at my crown, at my Miss Israel sash - and warned me to be careful showing Jewish symbols. I felt it too. The tension was real. It became a question of safety - do I leave, or do I stay?"
"The Jewish people did not leave Egypt when they felt safe or ready. They left with faith. They stepped into the unknown - vulnerable, exposed - and still moved toward freedom."
"So I made a choice - not to hide, but to be visibly Jewish without fear, wearing my Star of David crown in one of the most public places in the world."
During Passover in Times Square, Miss Israel faced anti-Israel protests while wearing her Star of David crown. Despite the tension and safety concerns, she chose to visibly express her Jewish identity. Reflecting on the Passover story, she emphasized the importance of faith and courage in the face of adversity. The Jewish people historically left Egypt not when safe, but with faith, and she decided to embody that spirit by proudly displaying her heritage in a public space, highlighting the ongoing struggle against rising antisemitism.
Read at Algemeiner.com
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