This poem is the documentation of a modern miracle, brought forth out of the sheer stubbornness of a people and their relationship with a land that is just as stubborn. In 1946, under the British Mandate, it was discovered that the Jewish community of Biriya, next to Tzfat, had stockpiled weapons. The British felt that … More No other land would cling to a Jew
Once upon a time, the people that built things with their own two hands were admired. The pioneers. Their sweat and the dirt beneath their fingernails was a badge of honor, a testament to their courage. The builders, people who created something from nothing, were upheld as an example. They who made the rocky hills green, … More “We built that”
Two days ago I left the office, saying those exact words: “See ya! Unless there’s a war…” How blasé. How crazy! But this is how we live in Israel. On Sunday the country spent the day debating whether or not Syria would attack us. People in northern Israel had heard fighter jets (ours) in the … More See ya tomorrow! Unless there’s a war…
Inspiration from Zion: This is a Love Story 