Three Gush Katif evacuees open up about the loss of their home, their faith, and their return to the roots that were never uprooted
10 years since losing their home – and almost their religion Read More »
It can be argued that the evacuation from Gaza hit the younger generation particularly hard, making them particularly susceptible to rebellion against any type of authority, religious included
Losing Their Homes, and Their Religion Read More »
I refused to go on the bus after being forced out of the Neve Dekalim synagogue. I wasn’t about to leave Gush Katif like cattle. I demanded that I at least go to the bathroom, which was fair enough, since the army kept feeding us water in the synagogue — like patting us on the
Day 12: The End (Until We Return) Read More »
Sharon beat God. I was there. I saw it, with my own eyes. I saw the ark of the Torah and the tablets of the Ten Commandments above it. I was in there when those beautiful, earnest, loving young women were praying and singing with all there hearts, with hope still burning inside them. I
Day 11: Ariel Sharon vs. God Read More »
In all the time I’ve lived in Israel, my mother has never been so worried. I’ve lived right near cafes where terrorist bombings have taken place, but she never had my dad and sister call me to try to convince me to be careful. Now, with brutal Israeli Police threatening to use force against stubborn
Day 10: What’s This Country Coming To? Read More »
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