Getting to Know the Army…and Finding Humor
“Those who don’t know how to weep with their whole heart, don’t know how to laugh [...]
Guns and Things
I was never adamant about my kids not playing with guns, though the only ones I ever bought them were of the water kind. [...]
The Uniform and the Visit
Another “mother moment” is the first time you see your son in uniform. Until that moment, all this talk, all [...]
The Sabbath Comes
Friday is a wonderful time in Israel because it heralds the Jewish Sabbath. I’ve often compared the Sabbath in Israel [...]
Those First Calls
The first calls from a son in the army are precious. You listen to the voice. He sounds ok, he’s being taken care of, [...]
Induction Day
My Son the SoldierWell, the day has finally come – arriving with a mixture of so many emotions and unspoken fears. [...]
The Night Before
Trying to act normal when you feel your life changing from under you is an interesting experience. Elie has just carried his [...]
Where Synagogues Burn
First printed September 2006 The lesson of history, learned over the centuries, is that where synagogues burn, so too will [...]
When You Sleep With a Missile
By Paula R. Stern July, 2006 Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Dan Gillerman was just quoted as saying, “When you [...]
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