Comments on Israeli by Day, American by Night: Property - That's Your Status

Hey Danny, A similar thing to me in Yeshiva - I ha...

2009-12-08T21:04:32.505+02:00

Hey Danny,
A similar thing to me in Yeshiva - I had permission from my rebbi to go to a friend's wedding on Lag B'Omer. Then the Rosh Yeshiva decided he was going to yell at everyone at that time, so I was told I had to be there, but my permission to leave wasn't rescinded. Some choice. Thank G-d I left that insane place.

Wow, so many comments! Thank you everyone for you...

2009-12-07T09:23:23.242+02:00

Wow, so many comments! Thank you everyone for your support. Everything works out just fine in the end, and that's the one thing I've learned from life. Sara came and visited me at the base, which was close to Jerusalem, and that was fun. Not ideal, but at least we got to say hi.

Anyway, I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was just as great as I remember them being! (Haven't done it in a long time, it seems).

So sorry you couldn't get away for Thanksgivin...

2009-12-03T20:33:44.593+02:00

So sorry you couldn't get away for Thanksgiving dinner...my chayelet bodedah managed to get to just such a dinner in T.A., sponsored by the Michael Levin Memorial group.

She said it consists of former chayalim bodedim who volunteer to help their brethren currently serving in that capacity, in Michael's memory (I'm sure you've heard of him: he was an American chayal boded who fell in the last Lebanon war. My daughter had met and spoken with him, before...)

They had lots of turkey, and cranberry sauce, too. I was amazed.
She also volunteered to help and participate in the organization.

(btw, My daughter said she had been very impressed with Michael, a"h; he came across as a fine, wise young man. He was the one who advised her, if that was what she really wanted to do--to follow her dream and go into combat engineering--not be dissuaded by all the others who thought she was wrong.)

the army is the army-the world over. The term &qu...

2009-12-02T18:51:02.278+02:00

the army is the army-the world over. The term "BOHICA" comes to mind. :-) It's great that you have such a good attitude about it! That will certainly help you to survive and thrive.

Danny, what an amazing post in so many ways. With...

2009-12-02T18:05:05.877+02:00

Danny, what an amazing post in so many ways.

Without you and others who think like you, Israel would not have lasted one year let alone 61.

See you next week in the Holy City.

Love ya man...

(I actually had my first ever Thanksgiving dinner last week. I felt so thankful to America I even - temporarily - forgave your country's bastardising of the English language.)

2009-12-01T21:06:07.008+02:00

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Danny, yeah, that little oath can cost you. A LOT....

2009-11-30T05:52:29.607+02:00

Danny, yeah, that little oath can cost you. A LOT. Take it from someone who knows.

And I pray it never costs you more than a missed Thanksgiving dinner with a friend.

Danny, Don't forget that we also missed you so...

2009-11-29T16:48:13.083+02:00

Danny, Don't forget that we also missed you so much at Grandma's during this Thanksgiving holiday. Doug would have enjoyed debating with you. However, we are so proud of your convictions and you are such a fine young man.
Keep writing from your heart. It comforts me to be reminded why you have chosen the path that you have taken.
We all love you. Mom

amen brother, רואים שאתה חייל btw, happy thanksgi...

2009-11-29T08:27:21.910+02:00

amen brother, רואים שאתה חייל
btw, happy thanksgiving from us American dwellers.

Oof bummer. My sympathies from across the world.

2009-11-29T06:04:42.758+02:00

Oof bummer. My sympathies from across the world.

Just a wild guess, but it might have something to ...

2009-11-29T04:34:37.194+02:00

Just a wild guess, but it might have something to do with that bomber who was intercepted at the border with explosives.

Danzels... really nice words Thanks!!! :) I guess ...

2009-11-28T19:11:56.292+02:00

Danzels... really nice words Thanks!!! :) I guess I will have to make that trek out to you on Monday. I will bring bingo and some shoes. Everyone missed you Shabbat even Hadas, although every time your name came up she hid behind the couch.

Dan the man I appreciate what you, your buddies an...

2009-11-28T14:14:40.205+02:00

Dan the man I appreciate what you, your buddies and other soldiers are doing keeping the borders so I could hang out with my freinds with a lil peace of mind, and not buy poisond tobacco or alcohol.. and btw if you remember the failed bombing attempt in Eilat remember you try to stop stuff like this from happening.. keep on and I am sorry you couldnt meet with your friend but it will be alright man :D

As a relatively sheltered young woman from New Zea...

2009-11-28T12:04:05.455+02:00

As a relatively sheltered young woman from New Zealand, I find your stories truly amazing. The other comments offer advice or perspective to your life, all i can say is Thank You for sharing your thoughts, and giving perspective to my privileged life.

Bummer on the ladyfriend Mr. Brothers, but I'm...

2009-11-28T08:34:47.768+02:00

Bummer on the ladyfriend Mr. Brothers, but I'm happy that they're giving you the speeches regarding miltary subordination to civilian authority that they are.

It could have been worse. I was unable to get leav...

2009-11-28T05:14:34.213+02:00

It could have been worse. I was unable to get leave from Kurs Maakim to go to my sisters wedding!

So, I think you should consider Kurs Ktzinim.

Naftali

P.S. I TOTALLY appreciate your situation, I was a Chayal Boded back in the day, with a lot less worldly knowledge and experience than you have.

"Befehl ist befehl" as a defense went ou...

2009-11-28T05:07:42.076+02:00

"Befehl ist befehl" as a defense went out with the Nuremberg trials.

Wise words well said. Your situation sucks, and I...

2009-11-28T03:15:34.452+02:00

Wise words well said. Your situation sucks, and I feel for you, but I salute you for taking it on willingly.

Your Thanksgiving was at least "memorable" this year I hope!

i feel so bad now eating two turkeys. I hope u see...

2009-11-27T23:05:03.892+02:00

i feel so bad now eating two turkeys. I hope u see ur friend soon, and what is your opinion on marijuana legalisation?
- arkadiy

maybe if you mentioned your situation to your comm...

2009-11-27T20:56:03.218+02:00

maybe if you mentioned your situation to your commander he'd be cool with helping you out. Its not like your defying orders, you just want to feel at home for once with some American friends.

about your mention of "maybe I'll stop some smugglers bringing in poison targeting Israel's youth".

This is exactly why we need marijuana production within the state of israel. Marijuana is NOT a poison, but when we start buying smuggled in hash from arab criminals and from the terrorists in the north it becomes a problem.

keep on keep'n strong Danny.

you haven't seen your bro in a year and a half...

2009-11-27T20:50:04.177+02:00

you haven't seen your bro in a year and a half, where is my pity post??? love you bro!!! please be safe!!!

I don't know what to say man. Things haven'...

2009-11-27T20:31:53.074+02:00

I don't know what to say man. Things haven't gone your way this time, but you seem to be dealing with it the right way. Keep it cool.