Gila Isaacson


Finding meaning in our magic
One little Jewish girl's Hanukkah conundrum

The real beauty of Judaism is found in discovering how its wisdom, history, and rituals create magic that has sustained and inspired our people for thousands of years. That's a gift worth celebrating, any time of year.

Gila Isaacson | 23.12.24

I'm not saying, Never. Just not now.

OPINION: Now is the very worst time to revive Judicial Reform 

Gila Isaacson | 15.12.24

IDF soldier's mama

When 2 worlds collide: This Israeli war reporter is also an IDF soldier's mom

Gila Isaacson | 12.12.24

I have had more than enough

HEAR ME ROAR: I will not sit at the back of your bus 

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| Gila Isaacson | 11.12.24

BLOOD AND TORAH

OPINION: As National religious students die, this Haredi Rabbi spits on their sacrifice

Gila Isaacson | 05.12.24

The Illusion of Divine Debt

OPINION: G-d doesn't owe you anything

Gila Isaacson | 03.12.24

In memory of fallen soldier Zamir Burke HY'D

Why it took me 17 years to fall in love with Israel

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| Gila Isaacson | 02.12.24

Reflections of an IDF Soldier's Mama

When your son's friend dies in Gaza: A mother's heartbreak

Gila Isaacson | 01.12.24

IDF Soldier's mama

My IDF soldier's commander plays Brawl Stars - here's why it matters

Gila Isaacson | 28.11.24

I wish it were simpler

The Haredi world: My love-hate relationship with a life I almost lived

Gila Isaacson | 12.11.24

Missing my daughter

Why every pink onesie makes me cry - A mother's hidden heartache

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| Gila Isaacson | 11.11.24

Go from your land, from your birthplace

I made Aliyah after I was held up at gunpoint in South Africa

Gila Isaacson | 07.11.24

Real faith isn't always pretty

Raw faith: Finding G-d between the sirens

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| Gila Isaacson | 06.11.24

How Chris Martin broke my heart

I used to LOVE Coldplay's Chris Martin – but then he did this

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| Gila Isaacson | 05.11.24

Why would you trust celebs with this decision? 

How Hollywood celebs could determine the next US presidency 

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| Gila Isaacson | 05.11.24

A whole new world (but not like Aladdin)

'Normal life' in Israel these days? There's nothing normal about any of it

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| Gila Isaacson | 05.11.24

Make America great again

The only President to save America: Vote Donald Trump today and watch the magic happen

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| Gila Isaacson | 05.11.24

This fallen soldier broke my heart

The privilege of still being able to cry

Gila Isaacson | 03.11.24

Hate won't help!

Cry, my beloved country –But hating Haredim is not the answer | Opinion

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| Gila Isaacson | 31.10.24

IDF recruitment

Why guilt-tripping the Ultra-Orthodox into joining the IDF doesn't work | Opinion

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| Gila Isaacson | 29.10.24
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