AdvertisementThe story of the Exodus from Egypt teaches us to be alert and attentive to “windows of opportunity” that appear in our lives – and seize them. Shlomo Ben Dahan (father of Deputy Minister of Defense Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan) was an illegal aliyah activist who brought immigrants from North Africa, especially Morocco, to Israel. Shlomo Ben Dahan got off the boat, knocked on the doors of Jews inthe middle of the night and announced:“We’ve arrived here unexpectedly. Within a few hours, the boat was filled with Jews who had quickly gathered some personal belongings together. They knew how not to miss the moment.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 28, 2019 08:48 UTC