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Voices From Israel

Sammy Harari: A Humble Hero Who Lived with Joy and Integrity
Sammy loved every Jew and he loved the Land of Israel.
The Anonymous Man's Last Act Before He Was Killed
You won’t find much written about him anywhere. That’s who he was. A great man who walked among us, until, in one moment, he sanctified G-d’s name.
My Husband Gave His Life in Gaza for the Jewish People
An interview with Hadas Lowenstern, wife of fallen soldier Elisha
Elisha had been on his way to rescue soldiers wounded in battle when an anti-tank missile fired by Hamas killed him. In addition to his wife, Elisha leaves behind 6 children—the youngest is 11 months and the oldest is 12, preparing for his bar mitzvah later in the year.
If I Don’t Know Hebrew, Why Am I in the IDF?
My commander asked this excellent question when I didn't understand him at the shooting range. I'm glad I have a good answer.
The World of the Mother of a Hamas Hostage
Bring Hersh and All Our Hostages Home!
The Goldberg-Polins’ peace-loving son Hersh was last seen seriously wounded, being violently shoved into a Hamas pick-up truck near Kibbutz Re’im in southern Israel, with his dominant, left arm reduced to a bloody stump.
A Nation of First Responders
The acts of kindness and generosity taking place at every moment, and the feeling of Jewish unity worldwide, is unparalleled.
If You Only Knew How We Treat the Bodies
Rabbi Pinny Marton explains how he helped bring the bodies of those murdered in Israel to rest, with dignity, love and respect.
My Husband Got Leave For Our Wedding: 400 People Showed Up
With Yisrael away at his base, I prepared for what I knew would be a small wedding. We did not need invitations, meals or even fancy clothes.
Hamas Killed Ariel's Family. This Is What He Asked For
Ariel's bar mitzvah is this week, and he is inspired by his Holocaust survivor grandfather.
The View From the Lebanese Border
Living on the border with Lebanon for more than 30 years, Brocha Leah Sasonkin approaches the war with faith, optimism, and a willingness to lend a hand
Caring for the Bodies of 1,400 Brothers and Sisters
We are like Noah after the flood, surrounded by devastation but ready to rebuild, confident in G-d’s assurance of a brighter future.
I Am an IDF Fighter and My Faith Will Carry Me Through
G-d has handed us a mission, and with your support, we will do what we need to.
Following Major Ezzy Morgenstern’s report from the front lines, we contacted his wife, Michal Morgenstern, who is home with the couple’s eight children, director of a not-for-profit, and a force of goodness in a world gone mad.
The Cookies That Helped Save Rachel Edri From Hamas Terrorists
“If they’re hungry, they’ll be more angry,” she told herself.
Civilian War Diary: Chaos, Kids, and Claustrophobia
On Wednesday, I want to take the kids to the park. My 9-year-old nephew won’t hear of it. “It’s still too dangerous,” he tells me. He invites a friend over and we all play Rummikub again.
We Grabbed the Kids and Flew to Israel
Rabbi Mendel and Dini Polichenco of Chabad in California came to Israel with their family to visit army bases and provide support.
And the Rain Came Down in Israel
He makes the wind blow, He brings the rain down.
From the Gas Chambers to Gaza, Shema Was on Our Lips
As stories emerge from the October 7th massacre, many survivors recall those moments when they held onto Shema Yisrael as tightly as they held onto their weapons. And in many cases, it was the only weapon they had.
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