A Heavy Heart on the Battlefield
It’s strange how quickly war changes people. It takes the person you were, wraps it in layers of grief, duty, and silence, and gives you back someone else—a soldier, maybe, but also a witness to things you don’t know how to process. Today was one of those days that will stay with me, a day […]
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 […]
Letters to Home: What I Wish I Could Say
Dear world, I don’t think I ever imagined how much I’d miss home. Being here in the midst of everything, feeling the weight of every choice and every day, has a way of shifting your perspective. And while I’m here, doing my best to focus on what’s ahead, a part of me is always with […]