“I truly believe that a person’s success in life is a reflection of his or her relationship with Hashem… It depends on your vision, your dreams, your feeling of mission in life. If those are right, success will come because of the Ribono Shel Olam. He is the one who provides success for us.”

“I work with Billionaires. Without a higher cause, I think that life becomes a little bit meaningless. Why are we doing all this? What’s the purpose of this? I think that’s what Judaism gives you.”

“When I found out I was an All Star, it was such an honor. I don’t just represent myself. I represent my country, Israel, the Jewish people, and the Orthodox.” Orthodox Jewish All Star, Bat-El Gatterer accepts her award on Sunday, December 2 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

Bat-El Gatterer is a Taekwondo athlete who got her start in the sport because it was the only available after school program in her town that fit into her mother’s work schedule. Bat-El’s observance doesn’t slow her down: “Once, in Germany, I walked three hours in the snow [on Shabbos]. And when I get to […]

“Before every race, I would say say ‘Shir Hamaalos Esai Einai El HeHarim.’ I turn my eyes towards the mountains. Tefillah is a confidence booster. It focuses me on why I’m doing what I’m doing, and it gives me confidence that Hashem actually cares about [me].” Director of Photography | Elie Gabor | elie@eliecreative.com

It’s not possible to fully explain or capture how inspirational, magical and exciting it was. But here’s a glimpse.