Americans are still dying in Afghanistan. For more than a decade now we have been hunkered down there only to have the Taliban rise again in power and significance. The wear and tear on our precious citizens who fight there has been too horrible. We can see the toll it is taking not just financially…Read more »
Tag: War
Honoring those who Have Served
Today we observe Veteran’s Day. A day to honor the courage and bravery of those who have served our country. We also honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice: Giving their lives to defend our Constitution and the ideals it stands for. I am always moved on this day because so many people have quietly…Read more »
War and Torah
Parshat Shofetim Deuteronomy 16:18 -21:9 The United States is a nation who has been at war for nearly a decade. In the aftermath of 9/11 we are still fighting in Afghanistan and there are still troops in Iraq. We have been part of the NATO forces helping put asunder the cruel dictator, Ghaddafi in…Read more »