Many armies adhere to values that differentiate them from those of other countries. The Kurdish fighting forces of Syria, for instance, have a brigade of
The state of Israel was given to the Jewish people, according to a well-known Hebrew poem, on a “silver platter.” The silver platter refers to
The state of Israel was given to the Jewish people, according to a well-known Hebrew poem, on a “silver platter.” The silver platter refers to
Passover is a joyous time for Israel’s soldiers. Many are on leave from the army and return home to celebrate the traditional seder meal. However,
Purim in Israel is a festive time, but thousands of young Israelis must spend the holiday far from home and family as they defend the
Over 2,000 years ago, Jewish warriors called Maccabees liberated their people from the Seleucid Empire and protected them. Now, in the modern state of Israel,
The winter holiday of Chanukah celebrates the military victory of the Jewish people against their oppressors. Now, over 2,000 years later, the Israel Defense Forces
The past year has been a difficult one for Israel. A surge in violence against both civilians and soldiers, defined by some as a new
His bar mitzvah approaching, Uriel Simpson of Teaneck decided he wanted something more meaningful than just a party for family and friends. He elaborated, “Since
