A Soldier’s Mother: Debating from Afar
The debate was nasty, ugly. Trump called her Secretary Clinton; she called him Donald.
A Soldier’s Mother: Netanyahu’s Speech in Layman’s Words
Maybe there is reason for optimism: Today Israel has diplomatic relations with over 160 countries, nearly double the number Israel had when Netanyahu served as Israel’s ambassador some 30 years ago.
A Soldier’s Mother: A Terror Attack….Live
"it's Elul and we need the shofar, especially this morning. Two police, did you hear?" "Yes" I answered sadly. "They should have a complete recovery." "Amen," I said and watched as he blew the shofar.
A Soldier’s Mother: Denial Doesn’t Work
There's a growing tendency in the world to deal with terrorism by denying it. Regardless of who set those bombs in New York, it wasn't an accident-It was terrorism.
A Soldier’s Mother: Why Should You Pray for Shimon Peres?
I considered the question, "Should we pray for Peres?" struggled with it for barely a second, and knew we should be because he's a Jew, because he's a human being.
A Soldier’s Mother: Wishing Away Terrorism
In the last few years, terror attacks in the US and Europe have clearly become more common. I question not the interpretation of the fact, but the almost-desperate need to manipulate and deny it. Why?
A Soldier’s Mother: A Quiet Unyielding Anger
And then, in horror, as I watched, the second plane hit. I started to cry as the shocked voices could be heard through the television; I started to pray, "Oh God,
A Soldier’s Mother: A Really Important Secret about Israel (Sh! Don’t tell anyone…)
Those screaming out from below the rubble begging Israelis to come help them, were definitely foreign workers or Palestinians. Do you see any hesitation among the Israeli rescue workers? ZERO
A Soldier’s Mother: An Apology Deserved
Into the commanders' errors, entered a young soldier. What that soldier thought and did CANNOT be judged by those who were not there, who rely on a manipulated video that tells only part of the story
A Soldier’s Mother: Separating the Sportsmen from the Children
For Israelis, the Olympics comes each time with tremendous emotional baggage. We remember the 1972 Munich Olympics when the Israeli squad was taken hostage and subsequently slaughtered by the PLO
A Soldier’s Mother: The Hypocrisy of Israel
When it comes to the Jews, Israel's government rarely hesitates to block our access, restrict our rights, humiliate and insult Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount, while it's Arabs instigating trouble
A Soldier’s Mother: Some Advice for Donald Trump
Dear Donald, If you want to win this election, you need to convince more Americans to be pro-Trump rather than just anti-Clinton.
A Soldier’s Mother: The Lingering Destruction of Gush Katif
Twelve years...how could it be twelve years since that fateful, horrible summer when Israel acted unilaterally, stupidly, leaving Gush Katif
A Soldier’s Mother: Separating the Sportsmen from the Children
Congratulations to the Israeli team for acting with dignity and self-respect and not escalating the conflict with the Lebanese and for making us all proud.
I Am Still Disgusted
Time may change, but unfortunately, we are plagued by the same disgusting occurrences,
A Soldier’s Mother: From One Soldier’s Mother to Another
Arranging a holiday in Israel can be very interesting. It seems like the whole country goes on vacation at the same time
A Soldier’s Mother: The Face of a Hypocrite
The hypocrite says that the Palestinian Authority will NOT allow Israel to hold on to the dead bodies of terrorists, presumably those who died in the act of terror and those who caught afterwards.
A Soldier’s Mother: Time to Admit this Great and Tragic Truth
What will it take for the world to be able to say - without lowering their voices - this was the work of Islamic extremism? This was Islamic terror? All Muslims...no. No. NO.
A Soldier’s Mother: Keeping the Sabbath
Nothing like keeping cool on the army base on Shabbat with some help from some friends
A Soldier’s Mother: Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton
I hope Trump wins, because Israel deserves better treatment than it got from Obama or will get from Clinton and Caine, who supported Obama's ongoing attempts to humiliate and insult Israel's leaders.
A Soldier’s Mother: In My Little Country
There are days that are roller coasters of emotion here in Israel. The hint of a soldier's death brings terror and pain; When a terrorist attack has been averted, the sun shines a bit brighter,
A Soldier’s Mother: Six Children…TWO Only ONE WEEK Old…Could Have Died Last Night
Peace will come when families can drive safely without concern of being shot.
An Open Letter to a Self-Hating Jew
Paula Stern responds to Gidon Levy's article in Haaretz, where he criticized the soldiers who shot the terrorist near Ariel.
A Soldier’s Mother: There’s Desperate and There’s Stupid
This has never been a life and death struggle for the Palestinians. No one is threatening their lives;
A Soldier’s Mother: The Marketplace of the Left: Times of Israel Censors a Soldier’s...
"The fact is, I can name no less than five right-wing bloggers who have decided to give TOI a pass rather than put up with any more abuse. "
A Soldier’s Mother: Days that Break Us
Thursday, they murdered a 13 year old child in her bed; Friday, they murdered a father of ten. Today, we bury him. Tomorrow, we will stand up, in pain, in anger and faith. We will be strong...tomorrow
A Soldier’s Mother: How Do You Eulogize a 13-and-a-half Year Old Girl?
You [God] gave me a present and now I am returning it to You. Take her. She is the flesh of our flesh. Hug her, because I will never again be able to touch her. Make room for her, so she can dance.
A Soldier’s Mother: The ‘Times of Israel’
There are days that the anger chokes you. Well, to the Times of Israel Staff, congratulations. I'm choking. I can only pray Hallel's parents are not reading your paper's reporting of the TERROR attack
A Soldier’s Mother: What Religion Are We?
Our children grow in this land of Israel, strong and proud. We march through the streets of our land, unafraid and yet committed to helping others, seeking peace, treating others with respect.
A Soldier’s Mother: Facing the Enemy
Here in Israel, soldiers are an integral part of our society. The army not only knows this but encourages this. Yes, God protect them, they fight in wars but they protect us in our daily lives.
