Orit Mark Ettinger

From darkness to light , step by step

Orit Mark Ettinger is an inspiring speaker whose strength and light tell the story of Israeli resilience

Over the past 8 years, Orit has turned her profound tragedies into strength, power and hope, and shares her story with thousands across the world.

Orit Mark Ettinger is a media professional, panelist on Channel 13’s morning show, and an inspirational speaker who delivers impactful lectures on overcoming adversity, personal growth, and resilience.

Orit founded an organization called “Or Michael” which organizes thousands of volunteers to spread light at hospitals and around Israel. Orit is also a published author of “Broken Ray Of Light,” a best selling book about turning tragedy into hope.

Orit inspires with lessons in growing from grief, creating powerful initiatives and spreading light when the world feels dark. Orit’s story is one about living in the shadow of terror, yet is full of hope and inspiration. Orit provides her audiences with tools and approaches to handle complex realities of life and grow from hardship.

In 2016, Orit’s father, Michael Mark, was killed in a terror attack near their home in Otniel, Israel, and her mother was severely injured. Two years later, her eldest brother Shlomi Mark was killed in a traffic accident while working in the Mossad.

On October 8, 2023 when the Israel-Hamas war began, her cousin Elchanan Kalmanson was killed by terrorists after he saved over 100 people from Kibbutz Be’eri.

On October 31, 2023,
Orit’s younger brother Pedayah Mark was killed while fighting in Gaza

You may shed tears, but you will undoubtedly gain inspiration for navigating through hardship and bringing light to the world.

Orit is an experienced speaker in schools and other educational settings, camps, synagogues, community centers, professional retreats, business conferences, gala events, and more.
She tailors her content to suit various groups, settings, religions, and ages.

Orit is available to lecture in person or via Zoom, in both English and Hebrew, for audiences in Israel and abroad

Within every darkness there is also"
light. Make it your light!"

"I expected a talk, but her words stayed with me, inspiring action long after it ended."

"Everyone I love should hear her. Everyone in the world should"

"Orit embodies resilience, strength, unwavering faith, and endless positivity - always rising, no matter the challenge"

Soon in English- best seller "Broken Ray of light"!

Orit Mark was only sixteen years old when her life was turned upside down. When the terrorists’ bullets hit the vehicle carrying her and her family, she found herself on a painful and unimaginable journey, dealing with the death of her father, Michael, in the attack and her mother’s long and difficult recovery after being critically injured. Alongside her nine siblings, each scarred both physically and emotionally, they struggled to support and care for one another. Three years later, her older brother Shlomi was killed in the line of duty, leaving behind a wife, three children, and grieving siblings and parents. Despite these harsh realities and all the challenges, Orit navigates her way armed with faith and optimism, choosing every day to embrace life and goodness.

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Orit Mark Ettinger

From darkness to light , step by step