Returning for Reserve Duty, With the Jewish Past and Future in Mind
Written as of Sunday afternoon, October 8. “In each and every generation, a person must view himself as though he personally left Egypt” (Mishna Pesachim
December 23, 2024
Written as of Sunday afternoon, October 8. “In each and every generation, a person must view himself as though he personally left Egypt” (Mishna Pesachim
The last day of my IDF service consisted of the usual formalities, procedures, paranoia and degradation. Even on the last day, when commanders could theoretically
Most IDF soldiers will tell you that “closing,” or staying on base for Shabbat, is one of the most unpleasant tasks while in the army.
While visiting my family for a couple weeks in New Jersey, I was celebrating at the wedding of a good friend. I was speaking with
This year’s Yom Hazikaron was a little different for me. This Yom Hazikaron, I had the task of guarding a relatively quiet area, making sure
