The Jewish people are now in the midst of what is perhaps the saddest time of year – the nine days. During this time, they deprive themselves of meat, wine and partaking in joyous occasions. It’s a time to not only mourn but reflect upon the lessons learned from...
Jews in Israel and around the world will mark Tisha B’Av, a day of mourning in commemoration of the destruction of the First Temple (6th century BCE) and the Second Temple (1st century CE) in Jerusalem, starting at sundown on August...
Notwithstanding that the last IDF soldier wounded in a war in the Gaza Strip was evacuated five years ago (although Col. “Mem” was killed in a November 2018 operation in Khan Yunis that went awry), the Israeli military continues to train on complex medical evacuations...
At face value, all armies share the same basic goal: protect its people. But as anyone who has served in the IDF knows, the Israeli army has become a unique hub of innovation that many other armies wish to emulate. Why? General Aviv Kochavi, the IDF’s Chief of Staff...
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