Life on a Rollercoaster

Life has been full of intense ups and downs since the start of the war. Reading the news plunges me into a deep low, inevitably leading to tears, rage, and fear. Yesterday, the first thing I saw was that one of the soldiers killed in Gaza was the 19 year old son of a friend …

Hierarchy of Needs

Thank you to everyone who has checked in with us to make sure we are still safe. We do not feel that we are in any danger right now where we are in Zichron. Over 1,300 evacuees are currently being housed in our town – some of their children have already integrated into the local …

A Strange Limbo

It is difficult to reconcile the calm, quiet atmosphere outside with the reality of the war in Israel. Last Wednesday, I returned to work at Aloney Yitzchak Youth Village, and had the opportunity to connect with some of our newest immigrant students. These are 15 year old kids who arrived in Israel without their parents …

In the midst of darkness

Thank you to everyone who has been reaching out to check on us. We feel safe here in Zichron. Aside from the military aircraft flying overhead throughout the day and night, everything is quiet where we live. Hundreds of families from the north and south of Israel have evacuated to our area. Most people are …

Israel at War

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on us. We are safe at home, and Kai is with us. No sirens have been sounded here in Zichron, and at the moment, there have been no official instructions for the city to open our municipal bomb shelters for use. The public has been …