A Soldier’s Shabbat: Finding Faith on the Front Lines
Shabbat arrives here just like it does anywhere else in the world, but in the field, it has a unique feel. As the sun sets over the base, marking the beginning of Shabbat, I pause. Out here, where every day is a blend of routine and unpredictability, there’s something grounding about observing Shabbat. It’s a […]
Serving in the South: Life on the Border with Gaza
There’s a heaviness to the air here on the Gaza border, a tension that settles like the fine layer of dust on everything we touch. It’s a place where calm can feel surreal, and the stillness often carries a hint of anticipation. Standing watch on Israel’s southern border, especially here near Gaza, is unlike anything […]