Ayala Dekel was born in a religious settlement in Judea and Samaria. As Ayala grew older she opted for a secular lifestyle, but kept a vivid interest in Jewish learning, HER WAY. After serving in the army and later studying at university Ayala started a secular yeshiva, where one could study without being observant.
Ayala also tell us about the very important biblical commandment of 'Pidion Shvuim'.
"we ought to do whatever is possible and sensible to release the hostages, all the same during Passover, the festival of freedom" she adds.