My Cousin Jonathan - Rememberances

I really like reading this blog - Only in Israel . Its a blog that bills itself as - "Presenting thoughts of an 18 y/o with waaaaay too much time on his hands." Here is a boy who is in the IDF discussing his thoughts about being in the army and in basic training. He says, "The last month made me feel like a real fighter, other than learning to throw granades, we practiced shooting in various forms, kneeling, lying down, standing, at night, at day."

I like reading this blog but it is also very painful. Its painful that our world needs to have this army to protect Israel and that there doesn't seem to be a way to find peace.

I remember when my cousin Miki was in the army. I found that experience very painful. but I was also very proud of him. I used to joke that Miki was in his uniform (IDF) and Jonathan was in his (Hasidic Garb).