Israel Diary

At The Bombing

by Eric Norman

A volunteer medic in Israel describes the scene of a lethal bus bombing.

Jerusalem Stories

by Sara Zimmerman

A woman spends a week in Israel visiting victims of terror and their families.

Terrorism Won't Break Israeli Will

by Yossi Klein Halevi

This fight is for the world's future.

9 New Orphans

by Tzvi Yehuda Dickstein

A Palestinian terror attack leaves 9 new orphans.

What Did You Do During the War, Daddy?

by Bennett M. Epstein

Years down the road, what would I be able to say that I did while Israel was fighting for its very existence in the war on terror?

Choose Your Music

by Pnina Isseroff

The Israeli army plays songs about peace and the end of war. The music speaks volumes.

Coming Home, Full of Hope

by Noa Resi Hirsch

July 11, 2002 -- I write to you, finally, as Noa Resi Hirsch, an Israeli citizen.

A Tale of Two Families

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

The destinies of two families converge in the wave of terror.

Voices from the Valley of Death

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

A message to the Jews of the world from bereaved families during shiva.

Fashioned in the Womb

by Sherri Lederman Mandell

Encounters with cruelty and compassion, and the womb that breeds them both.

Shiri, My Song

by Tova Lebovits

Reflections from the funeral of a Gilo bus terror victim.

Community Anguish

by Ester (Ellen) Katz Silvers

Once again tragedy has struck Shilo with the murder of Avi Siton.

Creating Diamonds

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

A visitor to victims of terror discovers a sense of family, optimism about the future, and an unbreakable spirit that carries them through their almost unbearable pain.

Mom, I'm Moving To Israel

by Jenna Ziman

For the Jewish people, there is no such thing as a wrong or bad time to go to Israel.

The Forgotten Weapon

by M.D.D.

Military prowess and diplomatic maneuvering have not helped. Maybe it's time to look 'up.'

Israel Update: May 2002

by Aish.com Staff

In this issue: Exploding myths, a visit to the Holy Land, and the question of pigskin for terrorists.

Cry of A Nation

by Kira Sirote

Getting out of this mess is less of an individual challenge, and more of a national unity project.

Today We Buried Gedalia

by Pearl Skolnik

As we remember the great sacrifice of the soldiers who were killed defending Israel, the following is a tribute to one of the latest heroes of Israel.

Israel Spiritual Symposium: Israel Independence Day: Pain and Blessings

by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman

Yom Ha'Atzma'ut will be rather painful this year, especially for those of us fortunate enough to live in Israel.

Jews At War

by Rabbi Eli Kohn

An Israeli soldier in the reserves describes what it is like to wage war in a uniquely Jewish army.

Why I Am Not Afraid

by Liba Pearson

Terrorists want our fear as much as our blood. Whatever happens, they sure won't get my fear.

Why Live In Israel Today?

by Rebecca Rubinstein

Despite the uncertainty and threat of terror, Israelis are here to stay.

Roadblocks of the Spirit

by Danny Verbov

An Israeli reserve soldier describes his experience guarding a roadblock.

And We All Pray...

by Liba Pearson

How do we Israelis deal with this constant killing that lurks around every corner, flaring up in periodic, spectacular displays of just how evil man can be?

Evil Is Now

by Yeshara Gold

For one woman, Saturday night's slaughter in Jerusalem rips apart the denial that Evil wants to wipe out the Jews.

"I am a Jew. My mother is a Jew..."

by Liba Pearson

I don't know what kind of Jew Daniel Pearl was -- if he went to synagogue regularly or thought about keeping kosher. And it just doesn't matter.

Ray of Hope

by Ari Harow

A deadly attack left Karnei Shomron residents stunned, but the pain is accompanied by a ray of hope.

Lot's Wife

by Sherri Lederman Mandell

A mother, whose son was murdered by Arab terrorists, calls on Palestinian mothers to stop the sanctification of their children's death.

Where No Bullet Can Penetrate

by Wayne Kopping

First-person account of the shooting spree on Jaffa Road.

The Normal Life?

by Esther Sutton

In Israel, we cannot go on pretending that all is well and normal.

My Value as a Jew

by Miriam Schwab

As a Jew living in the Jewish land, my value has appreciated a thousand-fold.

Understanding the Bat Mitzvah Attack

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

Our response to this terrorist tragedy must be activism, not despair.

To Kill a Mockingbird

by Dr. Nathan Cherny

This was a cruel senseless murder of a man who epitomized the hope for coexistence.

Hebron Surprise

by Barbara Lerner

The physical reality of a mythical city.

The Heroes Among Us

by Michael Freund

Israel's heroic and breathtaking operation serves as a potent reminder of just how special this country is.

A Hand, Not a Handout

by Yehuda Poch

President Bush has called on Americans to reach out and help others. Here's an Israeli who sets a good example.

Intersecting Lives

by Rabbi Shalom Schwartz

Two young women snuffed out by terrorists. Their lives so different, yet so much the same.

Reflections from the Land

by Shellie Berman

For a young Toronto family, a year-long sabbatical in Israel reaps unexpected rewards.

Shootout in Gaza

by Moshe, IDF Soldier

Media reports of an IDF mission in Gaza don't seem to match the experience of a soldier who was there.

Terror First Hand

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

On a bus targeted by a terrorist, a 16-year-old girl faces death.

The Day Rechavam Ze'evi Was Assassinated

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

For me, Wednesday, October 17, was a day that started in tragedy and ended in celebration.

Remembering "Shema Yisrael"

by Ben-Zion Nemett

The son of a Holocaust survivor, is also the father of a Sbarro survivor. His message spans the generations.

No More Labels

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

There were no "Charedim" (orthodox Jews) who died in Sbarro.

Shiva Call

by Renee Beth Khotim

Is it possible to pay a shiva call to a stranger? One woman discovers that it's not so strange at all.

We Are Not Moving

by Liba Pearson

Our enemies seek to destroy more than our bodies: it is our spirit. It is in this that they are most mistaken. Nothing is so indomitable as the Jewish spirit.