Thanks from an Artillery Mom
The IDF recently distributed ear plugs to artillery officers to protect their ears from being damaged by the roar of their weapons.
‘Attacking Each Other’?
No country in the world would put up with rockets being fired regularly across its border.
The Meaning of Freedom
Obama's visit remains a symbol that among us are those who still carry the ghetto mentality.
From a Soldier’s Mother to a Martyr’s Mother
Mariam wanted her sons to die a glorious Jihad death, taking as many innocent lives as possible with him. If there was one thing Mariam was not, it was a mother.
Redeeming the Captives and Jonathan Pollard
If you respect American law, than you must accept that Jonathan Pollard was sentenced for committing a crime that, on average, results in a sentence of 3-5 years.
Fredrick Cohn Esq., Have You No Shame?
It was a smart move on the part of the accused, Abdel Hameed Shehadeh, in hiring a Jewish lawyer as only a Jew would have the nerve to make such an outrageous request.
Obama’s Timetable
We'll be here, Mr. President, long after you have turned to dust, your memory not even a breeze in the wind.
God Has a Sense of Humor
No, I'm not laughing...but come on, locusts? Egypt? Just before Passover?
Running in Jerusalem
On Friday, people were running in Jerusalem again, but this time for a marathon.
Yes, Jonathan Pollard Again
Obama, don't come...or at least have the decency to bring Jonathan Pollard home.
Rockets Precede Him
I believe it is because of Obama's upcoming visit. The Palestinians have been cooking up this idea of when and how to put on the pressure.
Dangerous Places
I have seen thousands of Palestinians - in our stores, on our trains, in our cities. I have never seen any being harassed.
Train Nice
Living in Israel is often a study on kindness between people.
Early Responders (Video)
All together, there were four different organizations of first-responders represented in some way at our conference.
United Airlines Breaks Guitars and Other Music (Video)
The songs I like are those that speak to me, tell me a story.
What a Cup of Soup Means
In what country do people act this way? Stop to deliver soup to a stranger; give a blessing; ask someone to fix your bracelet...or fix someone's bracelet. In Israel.
An Only in Israel Story from India
The Indian army prepared to move in and rescue the hostages, but before they did, the Israeli hostages had already overpowered their kidnappers, tied them up and handed them over to the army.
The Next War With Apps and GPS
What does it say about us that we create programs to measure how fast we can run and where we can seek shelter?
The Israeli General and His New Mercedes
A general showed up to the checkpoint in full uniform driving a brand new, sparkling clean Mercedes.
What You Don’t Put on Facebook
When it comes to the army, there are some thing you just don't post online.
Israel Voted Today: I Chose ‘Power for Israel’
Someone asked me if Israelis were forced to vote or they had a choice...we so have a choice and we choose to vote.
Twenty-Twenty Hindsight Makes them Lie
If you are thinking of voting for Kadima and Shaul Mofaz, if you are thinking of voting for Likud and Bibi Netanyahu - take a look at this news report.
When Others Speak
President Obama, one could easily accuse the US of not knowing what is in their best interests. After all, they re-elected you, didn't they?
In the Words of Our Enemies…
Peace will hold so long as the Egyptians believe that we are strong enough and well trained enough to defeat them again.
Israeli ‘Profiling’
The IDF conducts physical profiling of Israeli children to determine placement in the army.
Daoud, Is this Yours?
If this is how the poor Palestinians are living, I can only wish some day God grants me such poverty.
A Blessed Land, Wet or Dry
There are things we do not understand - so many things, but I believe God answers every prayer that is sent to Him.
The Blessings of Rain
People are complaining about floods and traffic and the cold and through it all, there is this amazing joy.
Happy New Year…But….
We live in a world that runs by the sun, and yet it is the moon the reminds my people of who we are and where we are going.
From Sad-ish to Glad-ish
Boring is one of God's greatest gifts, especially for a soldier's mother.