Israeli soldier

For Israeli pianist soldier, the truth (finally) strikes the right key

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:15:15 GMT

Source: www.jta.org --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Tal Blumstein wooed women with a fake story about his Israeli army service, then found success with the truth about his musicianship. (Courtesy Tal Blumstein) NEW YORK (JTA) — “You have night blindness,” the Israeli army doctor announced unsympathetically at my pre-service medical examination. “You’re dismissed from your IDF mandatory army service by law,” he said and called the next soldier-to-be. I was frightened by the diagnosis. I had worn glasses since I was 3, but I never thought I would lose my vision at 18. It turned out not to be as serious as it sounded: My eyes just didn’t get used to darkness as quickly as they should. It took me time to digest the enormity of the news: I didn’t need to serve in the army. As a slim, 5-foot-8 musician, I never wanted to follow in the footsteps of my father, who served in the artillery force and fought in the first Lebanon War in 1982, so I was relieved to be released from combat. But I still wanted to serve my country. Army service was always an inseparable part of being Israeli. I grew up knowing this was something all good citizens should and want to do. And I did. Having played the piano from age 6, I auditioned with hundreds of others for two spots as pianist in the IDF Orchestra. I was accepted. The 60-member orchestra represents the Israel Defense Forces for important ceremonies and events, including welcoming foreign presidents and politicians. I performed for dignitaries, heads ...

The One-Armed Warrior: An Israeli Soldier's Tale of Struggle and Perseverance

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:17:48 GMT

Source: www.jewishnewsdaily.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
(Fox News) Cristina Corbin -New York-born Izzy Ezagui joined the IDF in February 2008. In 2009, during Israel's "Operation Cast Lead" in Gaza, a mortar shell landed nearby, tearing off most of his left arm. Others with him were also gravely wounded. "The mortars should have killed me and all my friends that were right there," he said. "Yet when I woke up after surgery, I had this intense desire t 6 Vote(s) ...

ONE-ARMED WARRIOR: Israeli Soldier Rejoins Military After Losing Limb

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:34:04 GMT

Source: www.foxnews.com --- Sunday, May 12, 2013
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Simmonds could face Israeli soldier

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:15:08 GMT

Source: www.supersport.com --- Sunday, May 05, 2013
The draw for the women's Soweto Open tournament was held on Sunday and set up a possible quarterfinal clash between Israel's Julia Glushko and SA's Chanel Simmonds. ...

Oh cool, look at this: an IDF soldier is rapping about israeli...

Sun, 05 May 2013 05:18:00 GMT

Source: howtostudyeconomics.tumblr.com --- Saturday, May 04, 2013
Oh cool, look at this: an IDF soldier is rapping about Israeli politics. THis is good, this guy is cool, this is aweso adskjfbasdkjbfasdkjbfk;asdbf *has stroke* ...