A living book.
Posted on Facebook on Aug. 5, 2026 Honestly? I was moved. After so many years of studying, teaching, and connecting to the history of the Jewish people and the Land of Israel, walking into the “A Vvoice from the Desert” exhibition at the Israel Museum and seeing, with my own eyes, the original complete Isaiah […]
An Angel from Heaven
Posted on Facebook on May 18, 2026 This is how it happened: In 2014, I was invited to participate in a series of training seminars by KKL, including a southern campus that covered the Negev, the Arava, and the Eilat region. One morning, we set out for an introductory tour of the The Eilat Bird […]
Reserve Duty Assignment Comes to an End
As Another Reserve Duty Assignment Comes to an End – This Time in Kibbutz Be’eri Reserve duty is usually a straightforward military mission: guarding a border, manning an outpost, operating in a combat zone, or carrying out an operational assignment. But in Be’eri, the military mission takes place within a civilian community—a community striving to […]
Birthday in the Reserves:
Posted on Facrebook May 13, 2026 There’s something strange and wonderful about social media. You’re inside an intense reality, sometimes far from home, in the reserves, and at the same time, the world keeps moving, and the network reminds everyone that it’s your birthday. You wake up in the morning, maybe on a thin mattress […]
“I pray for my children That they won’t inherit my scars.” (Hanan Ben Ari)
English after Hebrew Posted on Facebook. May 11, 2026 “אני מתפלל על הילדים שלי שלא יירשו את השריטות שלי.” (חנן בן ארי) הרגע הזה שאתה הולך עם הילדים ביישוב או ברחוב, או בכל מקום אחר, ואתה שומע מישהו קורא “ספיבק”, את שם המשפחה שלי, ואתה מסתובב ומבין שבכלל לא קוראים לך אלא לאחד הילדים. זה […]
Jump on it!!
English bellow Hebrew Posted on Facebook, May 8, 2026 שבועיים האחרונים למדתי שלפעמים צריך להתמסר לדברים שהקב”ה או היקום מזמן לך. כנראה שזה מדויק עבורך. אני אוהב אנשים, ואני אוהב סיפורים. אני אוהב להקשיב לסיפורים של אנשים ולספר סיפורים, על אנשים ועל מקרים שבעיניי משמעותיים לעולם. הילדים שלי אומרים שאני יכול לדבר עם קיר, כי […]
“Yored meha’azana” – “Off comms (communication)”
English below the Hebrew Posted on Facebook, May 3, 2026. הודעת וואטסאפ מהבן החייל בקבוצה המשפחתית שוב מודיעה על ירידה לשטח ועל היעדרות מהטלפון לשבוע הקר נו מה, התרגלנו… צבא. נכון, הוא עדיין בשלב ההכשרה, שלב מתקדם, ובאקלים הישראלי של השנים האחרונות לא רחוק היום שבו הודעה כזו תגיע רגע לפני כניסה לקו עימות, או […]
Between Passover and Shavuot 2024 – “HaChitah tzomachat shuv”
English – following the Hebrew. Posted on Facebook, April 27, 2026 בין פסח לשבועות 2024 עמדתי עם קבוצה של יהודים מחו״ל בקיבוץ כפר עזה, מול גדר הקיבוץ, וצפינו מערבה לכיוון רצועת עזה. מאחורינו שכונת דור צעיר, שבה בוצע טבח נורא חצי שנה קודם לכן, בשבעה באוקטובר, ועדיין היו מתושבי המקום בשבי. מעבר לגדר הקיבוץ, בתווך […]
“Pgiya Yeshira”
Posted on Facebook on March 22, 2026 “Pgiya Yeshira”, a direct hit, another phrase that carries within it the anxiety of an entire nation. In the context of our war, it means a missile made it through our multi-layered defense systems, was not intercepted, and struck a target inside Israel. Where? If we didn’t hear […]
“HaYom She’Acharei” – The Day After
Posted on Facebook on March 10, 2026 Not entirely coherent, a bit personal, maybe even a little pessimistic. In the past few days, for some reason, two books on my shelf have been pulling my attention, both about the Six-Day War. “HaYom She’Acharei” – The Day After “The day after.” In Israel, this phrase carries […]
The “Roaring Lion”
The “Roaring Lion” is much more than the name of an operation; it reflects a profound Zionist ethos of Jewish courage, strength, and national revival. It represents a Jewish shift in strategy—“holding the sword” to protect our people, our land, and our state. The “Roaring Lion” is much more than the name of an operation; […]
Lefargen
Posted on Facebook on June 22, 2025 This morning has been an emotional rollercoaster. On one hand, the news of the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities; on the other, a barrage of missiles—some striking Israel—leaving behind devastation, injuries, and more displaced citizens. In the midst of all this, Israel managed to retrieve the bodies […]
Home Front
Posted on Facebook on June 19, 2025 Home Front — what a strange combination of words.Front is a military term, describing a place of war — a battlefield between trained soldiers, whether kinetic or cyber, especially in today’s modern world.Home, on the other hand, is the realm of civilian life — where people build society […]
Zbang ve-gamarnu
Posted on Facebook on June 18, 2025 I’m on my way back from distributing coolers for bomb shelters. On one hand, it’s shocking how many people in Israel don’t have a safe room in their homes. On the other hand, it’s also crazy to think that we are a country where neighborhoods have been built […]
Rules of Engagement
Posted on Facebook on June 17, 2025 Let me begin by saying that my family and I are safe. We have access to safe rooms and are following all the rules and regulations. My thoughts and heart are with the citizens of Israel who have been affected by rocket fire.We pray for the return of […]
‘Solidarity Missions’ – “May He who dwells in this house comfort you.”
I’ve been asked about my perspective on visiting Israel amidst the current challenges, following the October 7th massacre, the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and increased tensions in the West Bank. There’s a specific interest in my thoughts on ‘solidarity missions’ tied to these events and the overall Israeli society situation. […]
The supreme objective of the State of Israel
Published on facebook December 30, 2023 The supreme objective of the State of Israel is to ensure the continued existence and prosperity of an independent democratic Jewish state in the Land of Israel – the State of Israel. All other objectives, goals, missions, and assignments are derived from this supreme objective. Anyone who supports this […]
Justifiable Motivation
Published on my facebook December 30, 2023 I grew up with two guiding principles: “Where there is a will, there is a way,” and “Necessity is the mother of all innovation.” The motivation to confront The Jewish State of Israel is prevalent in the Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim world that surrounds us. This drive stems […]
A Living Album: The Palmach House
I’m wondering: when we say “friend”, do we mean only a person you have an ongoing intensive relationship with, founded on shared history and experiences, mutual values, and views? Is it only the people you invite to share your celebrations, vacations, not to mention the bad and challenging moments of life? Is it the person you […]
