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Ira Kohler · Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
Ira Kohler, author of Once a Paratrooper, in a Q&A Session with New Jersey Jewish Link Middlesex Editor Harry Glazer, shares a firsthand account of his service as a lone soldier in the IDF Paratroopers on October 7th and throughout the Gaza War. Ira offers a powerful reflection on service, identity, and the lasting impact of war. Ira Kohler served in the IDF's 890th Battalion of the Paratrooper Brigade. Originally from Plainview, Long Island, he attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a BA in Economics. He enlisted in January of 2022. On October 7th, he found himself in the heart of Israel's hardest battles as he fought in Kibbutz Be'eri. From there, Ira went on to serve over 100 days inside the Gaza Strip. Upon completing his service, Ira moved back to the United States and became a noted public speaker. Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the program.
Ira Kohler · Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
Ira Kohler, author of Once a Paratrooper, in a Q&A Session with New Jersey Jewish Link Middlesex Editor Harry Glazer, shares a firsthand account of his service as a lone soldier in the IDF Paratroopers on October 7th and throughout the Gaza War. Ira offers a powerful reflection on service, identity, and the lasting impact of war. Ira Kohler served in the IDF's 890th Battalion of the Paratrooper Brigade. Originally from Plainview, Long Island, he attended the University of Delaware, graduating with a BA in Economics. He enlisted in January of 2022. On October 7th, he found himself in the heart of Israel's hardest battles as he fought in Kibbutz Be'eri. From there, Ira went on to serve over 100 days inside the Gaza Strip. Upon completing his service, Ira moved back to the United States and became a noted public speaker. Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the program.