By Doron Krakow One Out of Four Is Gone Kibbutz Nir Oz (Meadow of Strength) was founded in 1955, becoming part of the left-wing Zionist youth movement Hashomer Hatzair. In … Continued
One Out of Four Is Gone
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Day 39: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber When I travel to North America for work, I am in the West, but my heart is in the East, in Israel. Today, however, my heart is … Continued
Day 38: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber There are images that are deeply burned into the mind and refuse to let go. Such is the picture of Shiri Bibas and her two children, nine-month-old … Continued
Fortitude and Resilience | שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם Shabbat Shalom | 26 Cheshvan 5784
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By Doron Krakow Fortitude and Resilience A remarkable event took place in Malibu, California, this past Sunday. The Shalom Institute, one of the extraordinary JCCs of North America, broke ground … Continued
Day 34: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber In a country that throughout its 75 years of existence has experienced eight wars and many military operations, the army occupies a significant space in daily life. … Continued
Day 33: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber Throughout the years, there have been many times I have heard the expression Rak B’Yisrael | רק בישראל | Only in Israel—and usually not as a compliment. … Continued
Day 32: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber The wall that has surrounded the Old City in Jerusalem since the 16th century has protected it from invaders for hundreds of years and, together with its … Continued
Day 31: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber The fifth week of the war has begun, bringing with it more casualties, new graves being dug, and words of farewell interwoven with heartbreaking cries that tear … Continued
Day 30: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber In Jewish life, there are joyous days and days of mourning—with clear guidelines about how to celebrate and observe each one. Shloshim are the 30 days following … Continued
A Time for Unity | שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם Shabbat Shalom | 19 Cheshvan 5784
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By Doron Krakow A Time for Unity Kibbutz Ma’ayan Zvi was founded in 1938 by members of the Maccabi youth movement. High above the Mediterranean coast, it was built not … Continued