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Jun 13, 2024, 11:13 PM

‘I love the IDF with a fierce and profound love’

Soldiers in the IDF Golani Brigade hold a swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on February 6, 2020. (Israel Defense Forces)

I've always respected Israel's army, but David Ben-Gurion's emotion-packed praise seemed over the top – until now

Mar 28, 2024, 9:36 PM

What if IDF donors get tired before Hamas does?

Soldiers of the Givati Brigade operate in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, in an image published February 4, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

To anyone who feels 'donor fatigue': Here's my case for why you should keep footing the bills for our soldiers' gear

May 4, 2022, 6:04 PM

There is no such thing as a lone soldier in Israel

In summer 2014, a friend with a reputation for being a tough guy was on the verge of tears when he handed me a picture taken at the Jerusalem funeral of Max Steinberg, a member of the storied Golani...

May 27, 2021, 10:42 AM

Eilat Mazar, one of Israel’s founders

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar in the 2018 winter Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem. (YouTube screenshot)

Mazar's excavation found compelling evidence of a 10th cent. BCE Israelite kingdom that just might have been David's. Here's the story of how she got started

Jun 10, 2016, 7:37 PM

Palestinian public opinion is behind Tel Aviv terror attack

Palestinian opinion polls prove the Sarona gunmen could rest assured that they'd be hailed as heroes

Aug 28, 2014, 1:54 AM

Despite the fog of ceasefire, Israel has emerged stronger from the war

Despite the fog of ceasefire, Israelis should have a sense of accomplishment and heightened confidence

Aug 20, 2014, 1:23 AM

Why Hamas leaders are blind to Israel’s real strength

They made the mistake of equating democracy and a love of life with weakness

Aug 7, 2014, 1:39 PM

At my son’s wedding tonight, the broken glass has a name

Tonight my first-born, Chanan, is getting married at a breathtaking site overlooking the Judean Desert, not far from our home in Jerusalem. My wife and I are thrilled with his bride, friends and relatives have flown in for the...

Aug 1, 2014, 4:28 PM

What are Israelis fighting for?

The country is fighting both for life and for its way of life

Jul 18, 2014, 4:38 PM

Learning English Under Fire

On Sunday of this week, my colleagues and I at Shalem College in Jerusalem launched a month-long English Immersion Program for our students—who days earlier had completed their initial year of studies with us, in Hebrew. The goal of...

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About Me

Dr. Daniel Polisar is executive vice president of Shalem College, the first liberal arts college in Israel. He researches and writes on Zionist history and thought, Middle Eastern politics, rhetoric, and higher education. Since October 8, he has been leading an effort to provide essential gear for IDF soldiers that has raised and spent over $15 million. He can be reached at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +972-50-795-9474.

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