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For those among us who enjoy a good read on historical, military or leadership issues, visit vbm-torah.org/archive/halak66/13halak.htm to read a facinating discussion based on the Rambam’s position on “The Morality of War.” A well written paper by Rav Chaim Navon covering such fascinating topics as “injury to innocent citizens,” “showing mercy to the enemy,” and “changes in wartime practices over […]
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The following speech was delivered at Temple Beth El, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 by Private Ethan Aaron Brooks, recent graduate (1/6/06) of Marine Corps Recruit Training at Parris Island, Platoon 3006, Mike Company. Before answering any questions about my experience with the Marine Corps, I’d like to address those of you who are now of age or […]
Read moreHere are some additional military Chanukah stories from around the globe: A Hanukkah Hope: Chabad Lubavitch of the Pacific Northwest helps Jews on the USS Ford light a 9-foot menorah on the deck of the ship. The USS Ford, a guided-missile frigate, may be a high-tech “total warfare system,” but for the past few days, it has been host to […]
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Editors Note: The following is an excerpt from Rabbi (Cdr) Mitchell Schranz’s account of Chanukah celebrations he participated in all across Iraq. There is only one word to describe this year’s Chanukah in Iraq: INCREDIBLE! Services & Menorah lightings took place at many bases and FOBs. Rabbi Mordechai Schwab and I traveled throughout Iraq where we were able to spend […]
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A little over a month ago, an unusual unveiling ceremony took place at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Military Cemetery. At the ceremony, tombstones of five soldiers from the Givati Brigade were dedicated. The five soldiers had fallen fifty seven years ago during the bitter battles for Latrun in Israel’s Independence War. Two of the five were American volunteers who had served […]
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