By Leah Garber “Optimism and hope are not the same. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that, together, we can … Continued
Iron Swords War
Day 473: Iron Swords War
By Leah Garber There are mothers Who birthed their daughters twice The first time They descended from Paradise The second time They emerged from Hell Then, as now, They waited … Continued
Day 411: Iron Swords War
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
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