The Immortal Vision
An Inspirational Story for Simchat Torah Ben Kerido He was one hundred and twenty years old to the day; his eyes remained sharp and his strength and vigor were unabated . His hair was white and thin, and his long,…
The Lamentations of the Weeping Prophet
A Tale for Tisha B’Av By Ben & Sarai Kerido “Eikha…” The choked sound was little more than a desperate whisper from an old man. Tears streamed down from the eyes of the renowned prophet of the Jewish kingdom, tracing…
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…
Israel at War: Loving Life as They Love Death
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. Gunfire erupted throughout the shooting range at [censored for security]. Paper targets were torn to bits, small piles of…
Israel at War: War and then Peace
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron The sun had already dropped below the horizon, ushering in Shabbat, or the Jewish Sabbath. I have to admit,…
Israel at War: Be Strong
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. This post is written by his wife, Sarai. “Did I not command you, be strong and have courage, do…
Israel at War: Desolation
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. The Israel Defense Force Hummer convoy rumbled and bounced along a route near [redacted for security]. Our special forces…
Israel at War: Stand with Truth
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. This post is written by his wife, Sarai. “There are laws to protect the freedom of the press’s speech,…
Israel at War: The Sound of Silence
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. This post is written by his wife, Sarai. It’s eerily quiet outside my apartment and the air smells heavy.…
Israel at War: Yesh Li Cola
Sergeant Major Ben Kerido shares real time, first person updates from the front lines of Gaza during Operation Swords of Iron. It’s always good to have friends, especially in Israel. And the Israel Defense Force is no exception. One of…