Sublime

One of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the State of Israel concerns the contribution of young Israeli scientists to the security of the newly established State. The term Cheil Mada (the Science Corps)—or HEMED, as it was known—remains largely unknown. Only a handful of members of today’s generation are aware that David Ben-Gurion

The S/10 Battalion of ‘S’ Brigade was formed in 1948 and was Zahal’s first tank battalion. It was established by General Itzhak Sade, the “Old Man”, founder of the Haganah Field Companies and Palmach. Its first commander was Major Felix Beatus, who at that time spoke nothing but Polish and Russian.

6He appointed combat commanders over the people, and gathered them together to him in the square at the gate of the city and spoke encouragingly to them, saying, 7“Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him; for there is one greater with us than with him. 8With him is an

The Zion Mule Corps, the first organized group of Jews to fight under a Jewish flag since Bar Kokhba had led his revolt against the Romans some eighteen hundred years earlier, came to symbolize the renewal of an ancient Jewish pride. Several of its members later formed the core of what would become the Israel Defense Forces.

Sometimes when the Angel of the LORD shows up, He’s there to protect against enemies or as a force in battle.