Marking 77 years of independence of the Jewish state, it’s important not just to survive, but to flourish and make something out of our country. This is the message of reserve Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Danny Grossman, a decorated fighter pilot and a great thinker and man of vision. Danny Grossman was this year’s recipient of the Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Award which recognizes veteran immigrants for their exceptional contribution to the state. Danny’s life seems like an adventure novel. The son of a rabbi, he flew Phantom fighter jets in the American Air Force, then moved to Israel, joined the Israeli air force and flew over 200 combat missions and was decorated for a special mission over Iraq. He played a key role in Israel’s Space IL’s Beresheet lunar mission, helped develop Israel national baseball team and much much more. He spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan. (photo: Yossi Tzeveker)

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