Army

An ideal Jewish army on a full stage

Today we have soldiers who embody the living proof of the integration of what Chazal referred to as the sifra (book) and saifa (sword).

Is it permissible to protest against Heaven?

Martyrs' families may ask why their beloved was killed, but the nation as a whole cannot complain about the events of Simchat Torah

The commandment to serve in the army – saving Jewish lives

The commandment to conquer and defend the land overrides the preservation of individual lives.

The US military went woke, now it can't find recruits

The US military is facing the worst recruiting environment since the end of the Vietnam War. Wake up, Israel and don't go Woke.Op-ed.

Watch: Viral video compares U.S., Russian army ads

'Raised by 2 mothers, I found my calling' - a video makes fun of U.S. army's pandering to 'WOKE' media.

Bo: The Army

An essay based on a discourse that the Lubavitcher Rebbe delivered on Shabbat Parashat Bo in 1961.

Meet the new 'Ghost' multidimensional IDF unit

The elite unit participated in maneuvering exercises to improve army preparedness.

German Army Chief of Staff visits Israel

Inspector General of the German Army, General Eberhard Zorn, visits Israel for the first time since taking office.

How did Judaism, football and army change my life?

Avi Eastman's journey includes a conversion while serving in the US army in Germany.

IDF most vegan army in world

1 out of 18 soldiers declare themselves vegetarian; in three years number of IDF vegans increased 20-fold.

Critical mass unity:

Haredi website in memory of IDF fallen crashes during siren

More than 80,000 chapters of psalms said in initiative; Project site collapses from burden of those wishing to take part. Commentary.

'No excuses, please, arrest the Arab rioters immediately'

Otzma Yehudit documents Arabs throwing rocks at children's tree planting in Yitzhar. Will security forces arrest them?

Elor Azariya's next battle

Since Azariya did not technically complete his full army service, he is not automatically eligible for his release grant.

Elor's friends: We hope he is found 'not guilty' on appeal

Elor Azariya's fellow soldiers released from regular army service show solidarity with convicted soldier released to house arrest.

113 haredi officers serving in the IDF

Despite recent haredi protests against the draft , 2017 saw the percentage of haredi officers in the army rise by dozens of points.

IDF on High Alert in Golan as Syria Fighting Worsens

Troop force increased on the Golan Heights Monday afternoon as fierce fighting leaves Syrian general and many others dead.

Ya'alon Defers Conscription of Hundreds of Haredim

Defense Minister defers conscription of hundreds of hareidi yeshiva students, due to ongoing deliberations over enlistment.

PM: 'Best Response to Assault is Conscript Increase'

PM Netanyahu: "We will crack down on anyone who tries to terrorize civilians who are trying to fulfill duty to the state."

Israel Probes Possible Attack From Lebanon on Metullah

Israel is investigating a possible overnight attack launched from Lebanon on the northern town of Metullah.

IDF Training Aids Unit also has Social Purpose

A visit to the IDF’s training aids unit, which makes a remarkable contribution to the army, to the economy and to the Israeli public.

The IDF's Version of a GPS System

“Tzayad" enables IDF units to share information on locations of friendly and hostile units, much like a GPS is able to find restaurants.

Report: Top Syrian General Deserts

Opposition sources in Syria said that a top Syrian army general, Mustapha a-Sheikh, has defected from his post.