web analytics
May 22, 2013 /13 Sivan, 5773
At a Glance ▼
Blogs
Sponsored Post
The Tosfos Yomtov was convinced that the death of 300,000 –600,000 Jews during the Chmielnicki massacres of 1648-49 were because of improper Tefila. Communicated: Tefilla

Chillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.



Redefining Normal

tell a friend
A Soldier's Mother

http://israelisoldiersmother.blogspot.co.il/2012/08/redefining-normal.html

A few years ago, I wrote a blog post called, “Defining Normal” – this is the post in which I explained what happened when David was born – and how they handed me a tent. One of the things that I like about this blog is that I can dump my memories here and let them go. I read the post tonight while looking for the map (displayed here and also in that post).

It’s a map of how much time we have – all of us in Israel, to get to shelter. We are in the longest zone – we would have three minutes if an attack came from Lebanon. Three minutes to get to shelter – and worry about where everyone else is and if they got to shelter in time. That’s if the missiles come from Lebanon. I don’t know how much time we’d have if the attack came from Syria or Iran…more, less, who knows.

tell a friend

About the Author:


You might also be interested in:


no comments

You must log in to post a comment.

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend

Current Top Story
Rep Weiner's Anti-GOP Rant
Why Weiner’s Entry Is Bad News for Both Bills
Latest Blogs Stories
Prayers at Rachel's tomb on our matriarch's yahrzeit.
Blogs → United with Israel

The sixteenth century Arab historian Mujir Al Din wrote that Rachel’s Tomb was a Jewish holy place.

The 5 figures
Blogs → Styling with Esther

Lise Watier, Canada’s authority on cosmetics, said in a recent interview: “I was sure of myself inside and insecure outside.”

topless jihad
Blogs → Atlas Shrugs

A Muslim cleric in moderate Tunisia called for her stoning death.

Intermarried Rabbis
Blogs → Emes Ve-Emunah

If ritual observance is voluntary and all that counts is ethos, why not just drop the whole charade and just call anyone with an ethical perspective on life a Reform Jew?

Blogs → Fresno Zionism

Why didn’t then Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz and then Prime Minister Ehud Barak demand that all the footage shot by France 2 on that day be placed at Israel’s disposal to do a proper investigation?

Blogs → Goldstein on Gelt

An interview with Jay Shultz, president of the Am Yisrael Foundation.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

The area around Rachel’s Tomb has been fortified, cement barriers erected to protect those wishing to pray beside her grave.

Blogs → My Right Word

The entire Land of Israel, have been the subject of incessant Islamic reinvention.

Blogs → Shiloh Musings

True peace is something that evolves when neither side aims to destroy the other one.

Blogs → Emes Ve-Emunah

There is a new group of zealots who have taken a cue from the price taggers. They refer to themselves as Torah taggers.

Blogs → United with Israel

Little Heroes or ‘Giborim Ktanim’ pairs ordinary Israelis with mentally challenged children with the goal of helping such children to better fit into Israeli society.

Blogs → This Ongoing War

You can’t blame the French for wanting to minimize their made-in-Europe Islamic terror problem. The problem is with how reality keeps messing with comfortable theories.

Blogs → Emes Ve-Emunah

What is really being gained by continuing to force Haredim to stay in the beis medrash full time via a draft that exempts Haredim?

More Articles from A Soldier's Mother
A Soldier's Mother
Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

The Egyptians have never proven themselves to be particularly open or honest in their dealings with Israel. At least four wars have been fought between our countries. Peace is a fragile thing that must be nurtured. It must be built on honest dealings and trust. Moving tanks and anti-aircraft missiles violates not only the agreement, but the trust as well.

A Soldier's Mother
Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

We would have three minutes if an attack came from Lebanon. Three minutes to get to shelter – and worry about where everyone else is and if they got to shelter in time. That’s if the missiles come from Lebanon. I don’t know how much time we’d have if the attack came from Syria or Iran…more, less, who knows.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

Can you understand the concept that a young mother was happy that her son now had a gas mask? When you can, you’ll understand what it is to be Israeli – at least in part.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

I wonder if anyone in the Olympics has thought of the reality that people in Israel’s south live with every day.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

There is one great truth that all Israelis know; that all Jews have accepted. Today’s modern Jew, at least in Israel, is different than the Jew of yesteryear.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

I read an article today. My emotions went up and down as I read it, ending with the thought that the man in the story was about to embark on a journey of a thousand steps and that somewhere along that journey, his grandparents would smile.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

Yesterday, Gaza supporters began tweeting that Israeli helicopters were randomly firing… I saw the video. It does not look random to me.

Blogs → A Soldier's Mother

According to the Israeli government, the quick actions last night of Israel’s soldiers prevented a greater tragedy from happening. According to those who support the Palestinians cause…well, they’re stuck. They have to lie because they can’t possibly work with the truth. So, here’s how it goes, according to the twisted logic of the other side.

    Latest Poll

    Which is the most beautiful location in Jerusalem?









    View Results

    Loading ... Loading ...

Printed from: http://www.jewishpress.com/blogs/a-soldiers-mother/redefining-normal/2012/08/22/

Scan this QR code to visit this page online:

Related posts:

  1. Iran, Hizbullah Eye Assad’s Fall, Build Terrorist Armies in Syria
  2. Syria and Iran Threaten to ‘Surprise’ Israel with an Attack
Close