23,085 – Honoring our fallen soldiers
April 15, 2013
Exactly one week after Memorial Day commemorating the Holocaust, the community gathers together to remember and honor our fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism.
Tag: Israel
Israel from a different perspective
April 13, 2013
This truly is a beautiful land…
Spreading happiness in the market
April 4, 2013
This man sells fresh eggs in the local market. He always has a smile ready and, if you stop to talk with him – a kind word. Twice a week you can see poor people lining up at his stand. At the end of the day he gives them eggs that he didn’t sell that … More Spreading happiness in the market
Celebrity vs. Humility
March 21, 2013
As Mr. Obama strolled past the cameras, he oozed charm, turning it up full volume. He seemed to take adulation as his due and did his best to soak up as much of it as possible. With the finesse of the best Hollywood actors he seemed to know exactly where the cameras were at every … More Celebrity vs. Humility
A miracle for Adele
March 17, 2013
Next time you see “demonstrators” on the news “just” throwing rocks remember little Odelia. … More A miracle for Adele
Images from Israel
March 16, 2013
I invite you all to follow me on Instagram @ forestrainm to see (what I hope will be) interesting and beautiful images from Israel
Miss Israel 2013
March 4, 2013
Titi Aynaw, 21 yrs old was chosen Miss Israel 2013 on Wednesday night — the first Ethiopian-born contestant to win the title. Titi made aliyah to Israel after her parents died, when she was just 12 years old. She served as an officer in the IDF, proving that she’s not “just” a pretty face. Aside … More Miss Israel 2013
Sound of Silence
December 24, 2012
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”. … More Sound of Silence
I just did what I had to do…
November 28, 2012
On Monday, 3:30 am Yael heard someone in her home. Suddenly a man burst through the door of her bedroom. He had a knife and an iron pipe. He had come from Gaza to kill her. The terrorist told her to get down on the floor but she knew that was one thing she was … More I just did what I had to do…
Jewish Mothers (and Fathers)
November 20, 2012
The Jewish mother, known for many things, has one fundamental quality – a ferocious love for her children … More Jewish Mothers (and Fathers)
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 