Rabbi Howard Morrison

This week while in the U.S., I attended a meeting of American retired military personnel. Being among the youngest, I met wonderful men, some of whom served in World War II, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. These men represented army, air force, navy, marines, and the coast guard. Many shared their stories of bravery in which they survived but in which colleagues of theirs paid the ultimate price.

The meeting made me think of the IDF, not only of the last eleven months but going back to Israel's earliest days.We have amazing heroes who stood side by side with colleagues who paid the ultimate price 

Now, thinking of the past year, I can imagine the stories which will be told years from now of great heroes who lost colleagues paying the ultimate price.

As Israel confronts enemies on all sides, may we always support with pride the members of the IDF and cherish the memories of the IDF's fallen.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Howard Morrison