Vayechi: Our Life and Land
Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 (4-5 Minute Read) The Torah portion Vayechi concludes the life of Jacob. Jacob lived seventeen years in the land of Egypt, so the span of his life was 147 years. When he neared the end of…
Lehavdil
Vayigash: The Dynamics of Forgiveness
Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 (5-6 Minute Read) Vayigash is a Hebrew word that means “and he drew near.” This Torah parasha, or portion, continues the narrative of Joseph as Judah drew near to his brother unsuspectingly and pleaded with him. …
Israel at War: Total Warfare
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. Half-destroyed buildings lay strewn throughout a sea of dusty sand. Israel Defence Force soldiers — both active and reserve…
Israel at War: Bullets and Baby Bottles
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. Our convoy of Israel Defense Force hummers approached the torn-open security fence. All of Gaza spread out before us.…
Israel at War: News Media Blood Libel
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. As our IDF mobile infantry and reconnaissance company continued its combat support operations, now at [censored for security near…