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Day 76: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber Tomorrow, the tenth of the Hebrew month of Tevet, is one of four Jewish fast days to commemorate the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem. On … Continued

Day 75: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber Twenty-one percent of Israeli citizens are Arabs, Druze, or Bedouin. All are considered full, equal Israeli citizens—they hold Israeli passports, receive social services, and can vote for … Continued

Day 73: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber This past weekend, we were shaken by the painful, tragic news that came from Gaza, in which three Israeli hostages were accidentally killed by IDF soldiers who … Continued

Day 66: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber “Tzav 8,” an emergency call for military service, is an order every Israeli is familiar with—a nationwide state of emergency that requires all soldiers to leave everything … Continued

Day 62: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber “This is my final downfall and today destruction has begun. Everything happens from here on… A boat went ashore, this is the time of the flood, and … Continued

Day 61: Iron Swords War

By Leah Garber “He who cares for days sows wheat; he who cares for years plants trees; he who cares for generations educates people.” —commonly attributed to Janusz Korczak Education, … Continued