Day 152 War in Israel: Boker Tov

Day 152 War in Israel: Boker Tov

Our sages say we should “rise like a lion” upon waking each morning. I’ve always loved that visual. Far as it may be from my life experience as of late. For the past 152 days, more often than not, I feel tired. Like, fundamentally. Madeline Khan in...
Day 105 War in Israel: I Love You

Day 105 War in Israel: I Love You

It has been a major challenge to bring myself to the page. I have tried to muster up a string of cohesive thoughts to share about how it feels to be a Jewish woman, in the Golan Heights these days. 105 days into this still raging war, with no clear end in sight....
Day 75 War in Israel: Resilience

Day 75 War in Israel: Resilience 

I spoke with a new friend today. We met a few weeks ago. She’s a strong, kind woman. As far as life circumstances go, she’s pretty down and out. She’s a single, disabled mom, raising her youngest, without many resources.  She immigrated to Israel...