IDF Memorial Day

The Tallit that Saved Lives

I would like to share with you a miracle that happened to my friends and me, along with more than twenty IDF soldiers, thanks to a Tallit.

A Tale of Two Fathers

After his first Shabbos ends with an unspeakable tragedy, Shimon Ilan’s resilience & faith paves the way for an unexpected friendship and inspires Yaakov Shwekey’s latest hit song Ein Davar Ra.

Lessons from Gush Etzion, Hevron – and My Great-Grandfather

Heroes Of Israel Day

What did The Rebbe of Lubavitch say to the soldiers who were injured in their duty in the IDF? And what is the right attitude towards this day?

13. The Siren and Moments of Silence on Yom Ha-zikaron

Chapter 4: Yom Ha-atzma’ut

The Knesset decided that “Two minutes of silence will be observed throughout the entire country, during which all work and travel will cease.”

12. Yom Ha-zikaron: A Day of Remembrance for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers

Chapter 4: Yom Ha-atzma’ut

From a halakhic standpoint, there is no need to institute a general memorial day for the holy soldiers who were killed in battle.

The Pain and the Pride

Israel is a roller-coaster, a thrill ride; We are currently in the "sandwich," in the segment between the twin triumphs of our glorious redemption from Egypt, and "Exodus 1948," when we re-established ourselves as a sovereign country.

Rav Kook on Why Are There So Many Wars in the Process of Geula

Appreciating the Altruism of the IDF

The young State of Israel has seen so many wars, and the question is: We would have thought that the redemptive process of Y'mot HaMashiach would include gradually having more and more peace! We shouldn't be surprised because the prophets teach us that Milchamot Gog u'Magog, where the nations try and take away the Land of Israel, is part of the plan, but why? Rav Kook relates to the Godly altruism and unity which inevitably are part of war, not only on the battle field but where all Jews especially help each other, more than usual. The class deals with the innocent and righteous who are killed in war, and the special status of the non-religious soldiers in their especially unique altruism.