Tag Archives: Lebanon

Israeli Arabs, Jews and Druze Play Chess Together During War

The news you might never hear about from Israel. I love posting hopeful news from Israel. My article appeared in Times of Israel here. Amid the war against Hamas, 132 chess players ranging in age from 9 to 78 competed … Continue reading

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The Prayers of Two Mothers

I wrote this article for The New York Times in 2007 and I feel compelled to repost it. Hamas’ brutal massacre of men, women and children on October 7 left 1,200 dead and some 235 people dragged across the border … Continue reading

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Writing My Life Story During the Hamas War Against Israel

The war between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah and the Houthis and Iran and Syria continues. Meanwhile, I wrote this piece for the Jewish Book Council’s Paper Brigade Daily. You can read it here where there are other writers on … Continue reading

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Michael Levin: You can’t fulfill your dream unless you dare to risk it all.

Today’s post is in memory of Michael Levin on the seventh anniversary of his death. Michael moved to Israel from Philadelphia in 2002 and joined the Paratroopers. In the summer of 2006, Michael was given leave to visit his family … Continue reading

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