War is full of tragedy. Soldiers, civilians, society—nothing remains the same. People suffer injury, loss, death and displacement. Israelis today are experiencing not just war

I. Prohibited Fear Fear is a normal reaction that often serves a helpful purpose of avoiding danger. However, during war, fear can endanger lives by

The horrific October 7 attacks were such a surprise and shock that soldiers stationed elsewhere or away on leave for the holiday dropped everything they

I. Where to Pray Soldiers, like all professionals, use their extensive training and experience to inform their behavior in the field, but ultimately they must

I. A Time for War Koheles (3:6) notwithstanding, there is never a good time for war. We hope and pray for a time when there

When Jews are drafted into inhospitable armies in the diaspora, they are required to work on Shabbos and eat non-kosher food or face severe punishment.

I. Amalek Today With the October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent war, many have discussed the concept of the timeless war against Amalek. Amalek

Five Days of Megillah Earlier this month, I was notified that the IDF Rabbinate faces a shortage of Megillah scrolls. There are a number of

Kohanim are the descendants of Aharon, the priests of our people. In past eras, a kohen had a special role in the nation. Even today,

Genocide, the targeted killing of a people, is not a modern invention. Many have tried to kill the Jews, the biblical Haman being perhaps the