Few people will ever have a life or death experience. This young Venezuelan soldier has already had several in his mere 21 years. Few would be able to overcome the obstacles he went through, but he did it and thrived.
Zehava’s journey has been a long one. Today, she is Lt. Zehava, a decorated IDF officer. Here is her family’s story.
They aren’t on the frontlines of battle, and no one talks about them much. But their work is perhaps even more meaningful than that of our combat soldiers. Meet the Education & Youth Corps. Hover over each point to learn
Today we’re introducing a new series: the IDF Tour Guide. Each week, a professional tour guide will take you to a different museum or heritage site that deals with IDF history and heroism. To kick off the series, we’re going
The north of Israel is one of the most complex, and fascinating, areas in which the IDF operates. This week, learn 5 new things about the northern front. Hover over each of the five things to find out more.
Since the beginning of his service, Dan Josephson has been taking remarkable, professional-quality photographs, which are now available online.
SATURDAY In 1991, Lt. Zahava Elias’ parents immigrated from Ethiopia to Israel in Operation Solomon. Tragically, they lost two of their sons on the journey. One day later, Zahava was born. In 2007, her older sister died of cancer. Before
As a new immigrant from the States, and a new resident of Tel Aviv, I was prepped for months before my arrival about this vibrant city, its exuberance so present that it often won’t let me sleep. Yes, this city
As the sun sets, Israel’s normally bustling streets begin to empty. Israelis all over the country start heading to ceremonies for Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s memorial day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. At 8 p.m., the siren rings out.
Nitzan is gone, but his memory is very much still alive. Read about his story.