Mickey Marcus: A US WWII Vet Becomes the First General of a Jewish Army Since Judah Maccabee
The Israel-US alliance is a covenant sealed with the blood of brave warriors. One of the finest examples of this was Colonel David Daniel "Mickey" Marcus who, after serving in the US Army during World War II, was killed in Israel’s 1948...
Yom HaZikaron: Remembering Those Who Died Sanctifying God’s Name
Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Remembrance Day, is observed on the 4th of Hebrew month of Iyar. The full name of the day Yom HaZikaron LeChalalei Ma'arachot Yisrael ul'Nifge'ei Pe'ulot HaEivah (Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars...
Chana Senesh Zionist Heroine
Chanah Senesh, whose centenary birthday we mark this year, is a famous figure in the story of Israel and Zionism. Her diary and poems have been read by Israelis for decades and her tragic death is commemorated by a grateful nation. Her...
VIDEO: Biblical IDF Swearing-In Ceremony
New recruits of the Israeli Navy place their hands on the Bible as they swear allegiance to the IDF and the State of Israel. In the times of Nehemiah, the those rebuilding Jerusalem were responsible for the defense and protection of the...