By Leah Garber “Take our weapons and our swords and let them find a new mark, Shape this world and our lives into something stark and new: An ark for … Continued
Iron Swords War
Day 390: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber I am privileged to have been born and raised in Jerusalem, the eternal capital of Israel and the ancient city of King David. As I wind my … Continued
Day 349: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the … Continued
Day 304: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber All of us who have children, grandchildren, younger siblings, or nephews and nieces are familiar with the excitement that accompanies birthdays. For the grownups, these special days … Continued
Day 300: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Numbers matter. They mirror reality in the most direct, cruel way. They put things in perspective and never lie. Babies that were conceived on October 7 have … Continued
Day 242: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber ”אל תשליכני לעת זקנה, ככלות כחי אל תעזבני“ “Do not cast me off in old age; when my strength fails, do not forsake me!” Who, from time … Continued
Day 191: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber God who is in heaven, Protector and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the dawn of our deliverance. Shield it beneath the wings of Your … Continued
Day 118: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber Thoughts From Afar This week, for the first time since the beginning of the war, I left the borders of Israel. It’s a strange feeling to leave … Continued
Day 109: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber They enlisted in reserve service on October 7. They came from big cities and small villages. They came from the settlements and a Bedouin village. Young men … Continued
Our Strength Comes from Our Unity | Cochenu b’Achduteynu | כוחנו באחדותנו
By Doron Krakow Our Strength Comes from Our Unity | Cochenu b’Achduteynu | כוחנו באחדותנו It didn’t take long. I was back in Israel for perhaps 45 minutes when, during … Continued