Israelis evacuated from their homes in the North and South of the country struggle with harsh new realities and difficult choices.

Killing Jews is still possible, but not without consequences. Today, we have a nation and an army—and hospitals and friends around the world who support us.

It’s now day three since our reality changed. Thousands of Israeli reservists have been called up, including my nephews and neighbors, friends’ children and my boys’ teachers.

During the Yom Kippur War, I worried about my husband and our friends after they joined their reserve units. Today, it is our children and grandchildren fighting.

American democracy originated in the Torah’s egalitarian nature and just aspirations.

Chen Schwartz was shot at close range on August 5 and rushed to Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus. Arriving in critical condition, the 19-year-old soldier