By the end of today, we mourn the loss of 25 Israeli soldiers that were killed since the ground operation began. We never get used to the pain; it’s always shocking, always heartbreaking. Israel is burying its sons. They are … Read More
On Sunday, July 20, 2014, the community came together to stand with Israel in a rally at the Jewish Community Center, organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Louisville Board of Rabbis and Cantors. A moment of silence … Read More
At exactly 10:30 pm Israel time last night, our troops entered the Gaza Strip and marked the beginning of the ground operation. Israeli residents living near the Gaza border have been instructed to stay at bomb shelters throughout the night. In … Read More
On the tenth day of Operation Protective Edge, it really hit me— the great dissonance between the reality of missile attacks and red alerts, and going about our lives. This was really driven home for me yesterday when I visited … Read More
After a relatively quiet night, this morning began with hopes for a cease-fire to end this round of fighting. Israel’s security cabinet accepted the Egyptian cease-fire initiative. Hamas’ armed wing, on the other hand, rejected the offer, saying it represented … Read More
Operation Protective Edge – Day Seven The seventh day of Operation Protective Edge began with an increase in the number of missiles launched at Israel’s south. Earlier today Israel used a Patriot missile to intercept a Hamas drone. Yesterday the … Read More
For the first time since the start of Israel’s Operation Protective Edge, the silence of the north was broken as sirens blared throughout Nahariya and the Western Galilee Saturday night. 3 rockets launched from Lebanon landed throughout the region. Sunday … Read More
Day 6: Update on Operation Protective Edge and Federation Response July 13, 2014 Dear Friends,This morning I traveled to Sderot with a small delegation of leaders from our Campaign Chairs and Directors Mission to meet with and hear from local … Read More
Dear Partnership Family, People’s true colors come out during trying times. In this case, they are beautiful and heartwarming colors. But we’ll start from the beginning – no, these are not easy days in Israel. The south is being bombarded … Read More
Day 4: Update on Operation Protective Edge and Federation Response July 11, 2014 Dear Friends,As the conflict in Israel enters its fourth day, I am witness to the resilience of the Israeli people. The country is tense, people are worried, … Read More