As we move in to yet another ceasefire I can’t help thinking that only in Israel can winners also be losers. And that losing can be very dangerous… How can Israel accept a ceasefire an hour after a citizen is killed by Hamas rockets, others critically injured forcing paramedics to give emergency care under rocket … More Ceasefire, winners & losers.
Israel is under attack. Children in their homes, sleeping in their beds, are under attack. Every time Israel attempts to “make peace” this is what we get in return (how do you make peace with someone who wants to kill you?). These pictures are from this morning…
They did everything right, They got married, had a boy. He was bouncy and fun, wise beyond his years. He taught them to love, taught them to be good parents. They had two more children. They played with them, looked after them. One day it was no longer safe for their children to play outside. … More They did everything right… almost.
The answer is simple – in Israel. Some of you may remember Ziv Shilon. I wrote about him in the article: “The stuff that legends are made from…” In a time when the supposed leader of the free world responds to the beheading of his citizens with an intense round of golf it is worth … More Where are the leaders, the role models & heroes?
If you checked kindergartens around the world I’m sure you’d find differences of architecture, design and decorations. One thing I am certain is the same across all cultures, nations and countries – the attempt to make kindergartens bright and cheerful, happy environments. Israeli kindergartens are cheerful and bright. Whenever possible they have adjoining yards so … More Sending the kids to kindergarten…
In a press conference this evening Israel’s Prime Minister told Israelis: “I am responsible for each and every one of you and am striving to make the best, most responsible decisions in order to protect all of you.” I don’t envy him. This is an enormous burden. Israel faces numerous existential threats – one false move … More Responsibility
Is no one listening? Does no one care? They say what they mean and mean what they say… all you have to do is listen…
This is for all the people that (have and still) pray for miracles for Israel. Thank you! Israelis are a very cynical, practical people who tend to trust no one but themselves and yet many (if not most) will tell you that miracles are real. I think most people around the world tend to think of … More Miracles are real
I recently saw this image making the rounds on social media to underscore the contrast between the IDF leaders who care for and protect their soldiers vs. the Hamas leaders who hide underground (or in Qatar), sending their fighters to attack Israel on suicide missioIDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz evacuating a wounded soldiern while … More How much do you your leaders care about you?
“So tomorrow we can go see him and hug him” I said. Lenny had woken me up to tell me that Haim had come home from Gaza [Operation Protective Edge]. Haim is the son of one of Lenny’s childhood friends. I’ve known Haim almost a decade. Lenny has known him since infancy. He was always … More Tomorrow we can go see him and hug him…
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 