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Kefitzat Haderech: Mud & the Military
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Saturday, January 8, 2011. Mud and the Military. 8212;an unexpected ascent (and descent) of the mountain had been added to the exercise. The early morning view from the summit of one of Israel’s most iconic peaks almost made the extra climb worth the effort. Almost, but not quite. Mount Tabor, aka the hump of the Galilee.
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Kefitzat Haderech: July 7 2009: Aliyah On Eagles Wings
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Tuesday, July 7, 2009. July 7 2009: Aliyah On Eagles Wings. Or maybe even Ben-Zion? Nicky and I walked down the gangplank, sun in our eye. We hit the pavement, backed off a few steps and bowed low to kiss the burning cement. The first Israeli to welcome me to Israel was a young reporter from army radio, Galei Zahal&#...A few...
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Kefitzat Haderech: Marriage or the Military: Exclusive Relationships
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Saturday, December 12, 2009. Marriage or the Military: Exclusive Relationships. The year after I finish university, I once reassured my mother, I intend to be either married—or in the military! Bottom line: Do not expect to find anything in this space that shares confidential information about the IDF. I think it was my kibb...
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Kefitzat Haderech: 9/11 & Chafshash: A Day that will Live in Infamy
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Sunday, September 11, 2011. 9/11 and Chafshash: A Day that will Live in Infamy. Today- September 11, 2011- I left the army. While my formal exit is not till October 12. Today I began the customarily vacation (known as chafshash, chofesh shichrur. A soldier can dress anyway he wants as he travels freely aboard any bus and tra...
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Kefitzat Haderech: Slang Army Hebrew: Tash
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Thursday, June 23, 2011. Slang Army Hebrew: Tash. 7/31/11): Ad mati, Aftare, Chaver Bamba, Cheerboon Bayit Rishon, liHeetafetz, Katlani, Miklachat Tachat, liNaker, Patur, Sh'pitz, Teroof, Yom Sidureem (previous updates: li’Asrel, Choter, Doogri, Kapara, Tash, Totach, Wassach). Cursing) or mivsa’ee. 8216;an especially good bo...
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Kefitzat Haderech: Ending Phase Two, Helicopters & Tracers
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Sunday, May 2, 2010. Ending Phase Two, Helicopters and Tracers. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Surprise Birthday Party, by Mail. For Love of Navigating. Save Liberal Democracy in Israel! Masa Aliyah: Identity At Last. Fate and Future at Stake: Vaada. Judging Our Own: First Sociometry! The Sword...
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Kefitzat Haderech: Born in the U.S.A, Now I'm Making Aliyah Today, II
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Monday, July 6, 2009. Born in the U.S.A, Now I'm Making Aliyah Today, II. I'm leavin on a jet plane, Don't know when I'll be back again. John Denver, Leaving on a Jet Plane. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Lessons from Nights of Lamentation. Catching Up On Israel In Beijing: Israel Studies S.
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Kefitzat Haderech: Misakem Maslul: Lohem at Last!
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Misakem Maslul: Lohem at Last! We made our way along that lonely plain like men who seek the right path they have lost, counting each step a loss till it is found. My goal from the day I decided to enlist in the army of Israel, finally accomplished. Finally, I am a combat soldier in the IDF. Twice ...
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Kefitzat Haderech: Final Seminar: Zionism Intact, Garin Gold
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Imagine how fast we'd run if we knew where we are going.' Notes on serving in the Israeli army (2009-2011) and past and future journeys to China, Ethiopia and around the Middle East. Saturday, June 4, 2011. Final Seminar: Zionism Intact, Garin Gold. No one comes from overseas to voluntarily enlist in the Israeli army for lack of idealism. As I have explained once. No one in my garin. Perhaps I should not have been so surprised. After all, I feel the same way. More importantly, the strength of our...And t...
