Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron Ben Kerido “I’ll pick you up at the local mall near your apartment at 3:00 am.” My good friend…
Ben Kerido I was on my way to the local synagogue this morning when the sirens wailed loudly and mournfully. A barrage of incoming missiles from the Gaza Strip soared towards nearby Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) and some fell towards our town,…
Israel Sushi Blog / Ben & Sarai Kerido (5-6 Minute Read) The definition of “democracy” is the rule of the government by the majority of the citizens.We can discuss the details of the judiciary reforms in Israel as well as…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) Exodus 35:1 – 40:38 The combined Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudei begins as Moses gathered the congregation of Israel and told them what the Eternal One commanded them. On six days work could be done, but…
(3-4 Minute Read) Exodus 18:1 – 20:23 Yitro was the priest of Midian and the father-in-law of Moses who lent his name to this Torah parasha, or portion. Yitro heard of all that the Almighty had done for Moses and…
