Clarity of Mission; Unity of Purpose - Personal Reflections as a Witness to a Swearing in Ceremony for IDF Soldiers of the Artillery Unit
Yesterday I was witness to a swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall for incoming soldiers to the Artillery Unit of the IDF. As I struggle to put to words the magnitude of that event I think of a friend who constantly encourages me to use AI for my writing. But how can ChatGTP convey the chills and the emotions of hundreds of young men and women in responding in a thundering Chorus "Ani Nishba, Ani Nishba, Ani Nishba?" Their voices rang out as one as they pledged their lives for the protection of the innocent and fulfillment of a 2000 year old dream. The final speaker addressed the diversity and background of the soldiers and indeed I was surrounded by family members of the recruits from all walks of life: religious and secular, kids who grew up in the city, the suburbs, communes and farms and even a soldier from Ecuador who came to Israel to volunteer and be a part of this sacred cause. The spirit of unity to was evident at every turn. As I was chatting with two madrichot...
