Reflecting on terror
Operation Protective Shield had just ended when I moved in Israel in 2014. A war had just blown over the people of the region leaving behind… Continued reading Reflecting on terror
Category: Israel
Akko – A tale of two ancient cities
Ever since I played Assassin’s Creed that was set in Akko I have wanted to visit this ancient port city in northern Israel. Running on… Continued reading Akko – A tale of two ancient cities
On why I am not boycotting Israel
Ever since the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction Movement against Israel gained momentum I have been wondering about where I stand on the matter. As you… Continued reading On why I am not boycotting Israel
Shabbat in Jerusalem
Shabbat in Israel is more than just a weekend; it is a way of life. And this way of life is best experienced in Jerusalem… Continued reading Shabbat in Jerusalem
Glossary of Terms
The Occupation is an all encompassing term that does a great job of defining the problem here but it is many other nuanced terms/concepts that… Continued reading Glossary of Terms
Soldier testimonies and why they are important
I was the last soldier in Gaza, or so I thought. When I joined the IDF I thought I was being trained to fight other… Continued reading Soldier testimonies and why they are important