I have chosen life.
From Gaza To Tel-Aviv
Available now on Amazon
I have chosen life.
From Gaza To Tel-Aviv
The Harrowing Tale of a Palestinian Convert to Judaism
"The Jews are creatures with three legs and an eye in their forehead."
"This is what they taught us since we were children; they instilled in us hate instead of love, death instead of life."
Dor Shachar, formerly Ayman Abu Soobuch, was born in 1977 in Khan Yunis, Gaza, into a Palestinian Muslim family. Immersed in an environment of intense anti-Jewish sentiment and growing up near prominent militant figures, his early life was shaped by a narrative of conflict. However, a profound spiritual awakening in his youth revealed his true identity as a Jewish soul.
His path to claiming this identity was fraught with extreme adversity, including persecution, imprisonment, and torture in Gaza, followed by significant challenges upon reaching Israel. Despite these immense obstacles, Dor persevered, driven by an unwavering faith. Today, he is a proud Israeli citizen, a compelling voice for Israel on the global stage ("hasbara"), and a symbol of hope. Dor travels the world sharing his remarkable story, advocating for peace and understanding, embodying the message of his name: "Dor Shachar" – a generation of love, heralding a new day.
Synopsis
From Gaza To Tel-Aviv
The Harrowing Tale of a
Palestinian Convert to Judaism
"The Jews are creatures with three legs and an eye in their forehead."
"This is what they taught us since we were children; they instilled in us hate instead of love, death instead of life."
Dor Shachar, formerly Ayman Abu Soobuch, was born in 1977 in Khan Yunis, Gaza, into a Palestinian Muslim family. Immersed in an environment of intense anti-Jewish sentiment and growing up near prominent militant figures, his early life was shaped by a narrative of conflict. However, a profound spiritual awakening in his youth revealed his true identity as a Jewish soul.
His path to claiming this identity was fraught with extreme adversity, including persecution, imprisonment, and torture in Gaza, followed by significant challenges upon reaching Israel. Despite these immense obstacles, Dor persevered, driven by an unwavering faith. Today, he is a proud Israeli citizen, a compelling voice for Israel on the global stage ("hasbara"), and a symbol of hope. Dor travels the world sharing his remarkable story, advocating for peace and understanding, embodying the message of his name: "Dor Shachar" – a generation of love, heralding a new day.
Synopsis
Dear friends, I’m excited to announce that my book is now available on Amazon!
The book tells my full story—from my childhood in Khan Yunis to the happy ending when I converted to Judaism and officially joined the Jewish people.
I worked on this book for a long time, and after it was published in Hebrew, we completed the translation and it’s now available as an e-book or a printed book on Amazon through the attached link.
You’re welcome to read my story and help share the book with your acquaintances and friends.
The Unbeliveable Story
of a Muslim Palestinian Who Escaped to Israel and Became a Jew
From Gaza To Tel Aviv
An inspiring Jewish-values-based lecture that is, at its core, a chilling and deeply moving life story. It is a presentation that keeps the audience glued to their seats, filled with messages of love for the People of Israel (Ahavat Yisrael), endless determination, and uncompromising faith in the Almighty.
The lecture provides a candid, authentic, and sharp look at the personal journey he endured - starting from his escape from Gaza at the age of 13, facing rejection, arrests, and torture, through to his full integration into Israeli society and the completion of his conversion (Giyur).
The lecture is suitable for educational institutions, academia, Jewish communities, public and private organizations, soldiers, youth groups, international audiences, and more.
This is a "must-hear" story - unbelievable yet profoundly inspiring - of uncompromising resolve, told by a rare, intelligent, and gracious individual. Despite everything he has experienced, he remains a fountain of positive energy, humor, love for humanity, positive thinking, and a powerful, immense faith in God.
From Gaza To Tel-Aviv
A person you will never forget, and who will stay in your heart forever.
The Lecture
From Gaza To Tel-Aviv
The Lecture
A person you will never forget, and who will stay in your heart forever.
An inspiring Jewish-values-based lecture that is, at its core, a chilling and deeply moving life story. It is a presentation that keeps the audience glued to their seats, filled with messages of love for the People of Israel (Ahavat Yisrael), endless determination, and uncompromising faith in the Almighty.
The lecture provides a candid, authentic, and sharp look at the personal journey he endured - starting from his escape from Gaza at the age of 13, facing rejection, arrests, and torture, through to his full integration into Israeli society and the completion of his conversion (Giyur).
The lecture is suitable for educational institutions, academia, Jewish communities, public and private organizations, soldiers, youth groups, international audiences, and more.
This is a "must-hear" story - unbelievable yet profoundly inspiring - of uncompromising resolve, told by a rare, intelligent, and gracious individual. Despite everything he has experienced, he remains a fountain of positive energy, humor, love for humanity, positive thinking, and a powerful, immense faith in God.
מח׳אן-יונס לתל אביב
סיפור חיי עכשיו בחנויות הספרים
״נולדתי בשם איימן אבו סובוח בשנת 1977 בח’אן יונס שברצועת עזה. גדלתי בסביבה עוינת לישראל, שם חונכתי לראות ביהודים אויבים. אך כבר מגיל צעיר הרגשתי שאני לא שייך למקום שבו גדלתי.״...
Media Advocacy
The truth that cannot be silenced
Since October 7th, my story has become more critical than ever. I was born in Gaza; I was raised within the hatred. I absorbed Palestinian propaganda from day one and experienced firsthand how children are educated for murder and terror. I don’t speak from theory or rumors - I was there. I saw it. I know.
In a world where lies have been weaponized, advocacy (Hasbara) is a front line in every sense. When I am interviewed on television, speak on the radio, or appear in the press, I am not there to have a theoretical debate - I am providing live testimony. I tell the truth as I experienced it: about schools in Gaza that teach children to kill; about a younger generation raised to believe that Jews are not human beings; and about how every Israeli military operation is exploited for victim-propaganda to mask the true mechanism of Hamas.
I know what life looks like under the rule of terror. I know what really happens behind the scenes of the global media. I know because I was there - and I nearly paid with my life for my choice to think differently.
When I speak in the media, I do it for all those who cannot speak. For those born into a reality they have no power to challenge. For the children taught to hate from birth, who may never hear a story like mine. I speak for all the Jews attacked around the world because of lies, and for all Israelis living in the face of a continuous, distorted media reality.
Media Advocacy
The truth that cannot be silenced
Since October 7th, my story has become more critical than ever. I was born in Gaza; I was raised within the hatred. I absorbed Palestinian propaganda from day one and experienced firsthand how children are educated for murder and terror. I don’t speak from theory or rumors - I was there. I saw it. I know.
In a world where lies have been weaponized, advocacy (Hasbara) is a front line in every sense. When I am interviewed on television, speak on the radio, or appear in the press, I am not there to have a theoretical debate - I am providing live testimony. I tell the truth as I experienced it: about schools in Gaza that teach children to kill; about a younger generation raised to believe that Jews are not human beings; and about how every Israeli military operation is exploited for victim-propaganda to mask the true mechanism of Hamas.
I know what life looks like under the rule of terror. I know what really happens behind the scenes of the global media. I know because I was there - and I nearly paid with my life for my choice to think differently.
When I speak in the media, I do it for all those who cannot speak. For those born into a reality they have no power to challenge. For the children taught to hate from birth, who may never hear a story like mine. I speak for all the Jews attacked around the world because of lies, and for all Israelis living in the face of a continuous, distorted media reality.
HASBARA
For the People and the State of Israel
I am not silent. I cannot be silent.
After everything I have endured, and after all the lies I was forced to believe as a child in Gaza, I dedicate my life to exposing the truth - about Israel, about the Jewish people, about the conflict, and about the lies spread against us worldwide.
I interview for foreign media outlets, facing hostile hosts and spokespeople who attempt to spread anti-Israel propaganda. I speak from personal experience, from pain, and from what I have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears.
On social media, I upload videos, write posts, and share stories, because Israeli advocacy (Hasbara) cannot remain only within government halls - it must reach every person in the world. In the face of non-stop lies, I use my platform to present the true reality.
When I stand before audiences abroad, I see the shock in their eyes - because they have never heard what I have to tell. They were raised to believe that Israelis are the villains and Palestinians are the victims, not realizing that the real enemy is the hatred rooted there since childhood.
I am here to change the narrative and to fight for the truth.
I am here to defend the People of Israel.
Hasbara
For the People and the State of Israel
I am not silent. I cannot be silent.
After everything I have endured, and after all the lies I was forced to believe as a child in Gaza, I dedicate my life to exposing the truth - about Israel, about the Jewish people, about the conflict, and about the lies spread against us worldwide.
I interview for foreign media outlets, facing hostile hosts and spokespeople who attempt to spread anti-Israel propaganda. I speak from personal experience, from pain, and from what I have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears.
On social media, I upload videos, write posts, and share stories, because Israeli advocacy (Hasbara) cannot remain only within government halls - it must reach every person in the world. In the face of non-stop lies, I use my platform to present the true reality.
When I stand before audiences abroad, I see the shock in their eyes - because they have never heard what I have to tell. They were raised to believe that Israelis are the villains and Palestinians are the victims, not realizing that the real enemy is the hatred rooted there since childhood.
I am here to change the narrative and to fight for the truth.
I am here to defend the People of Israel.
Lecturer | Author | Digital Creator | Advocacy Specialist
I was born Ayman Abu Suboh in 1977, in Khan Yunis, Gaza. I grew up in an environment hostile to Israel, where I was educated to see Jews as enemies. Yet, from a very young age, I felt that I did not belong to the place where I was raised.
At the age of 13, I made a fateful decision – to flee the Gaza Strip and seek a different future for myself. I crossed the border into Israel and faced numerous challenges. I lived in welfare institutions, met new people, and was exposed to a reality entirely different from the one I had known. Over the years, I discovered Judaism and fell in love with it.
After a profound internal journey, I chose to undergo the process of conversion (Giyur) and become part of the Jewish people. Upon completing my conversion, I chose the Hebrew name Dor Shachar – a name that symbolizes for me a new beginning and light after the darkness.
Today, I lecture on my life story and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aiming to expose people to the truth through my personal experiences. Additionally, I am active in digital diplomacy and advocacy on social media, where I share my views and present a unique perspective on the events in our region.
I am also an actor, using the stage as a tool to convey messages and bridge different worlds. My journey - from Khan Yunis to Mount Sinai, from a childhood in Gaza to living as a proud Jew - is proof that a person can choose their own path, even when their environment tries to impose a different one.
I am here to tell, to share, and to convey the truth - based on a genuine, personal experience.
Dor Shachar
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Lecturer | Author | Digital Creator | Advocacy Specialist
I was born Ayman Abu Suboh in 1977, in Khan Yunis, Gaza. I grew up in an environment hostile to Israel, where I was educated to see Jews as enemies. Yet, from a very young age, I felt that I did not belong to the place where I was raised.
At the age of 13, I made a fateful decision – to flee the Gaza Strip and seek a different future for myself. I crossed the border into Israel and faced numerous challenges. I lived in welfare institutions, met new people, and was exposed to a reality entirely different from the one I had known. Over the years, I discovered Judaism and fell in love with it.
After a profound internal journey, I chose to undergo the process of conversion (Giyur) and become part of the Jewish people. Upon completing my conversion, I chose the Hebrew name Dor Shachar – a name that symbolizes for me a new beginning and light after the darkness.
Today, I lecture on my life story and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aiming to expose people to the truth through my personal experiences. Additionally, I am active in digital diplomacy and advocacy on social media, where I share my views and present a unique perspective on the events in our region.
I am also an actor, using the stage as a tool to convey messages and bridge different worlds. My journey - from Khan Yunis to Mount Sinai, from a childhood in Gaza to living as a proud Jew - is proof that a person can choose their own path, even when their environment tries to impose a different one.
I am here to tell, to share, and to convey the truth - based on a genuine, personal experience.