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training with distinction.
Lone Soldiers
Diaspora Jews, including Metro
Detroiters, sign on to help protect Israel.
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THE COMMUNITY CHORUS OF DETROIT
with the Archdiocesan Chorus of Detroit, the Cantata Academy Chorale,
and the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir
Dr. Edward Maki-Schramm, Conductor
Sunday, May 18, 4:30 pm
q.athedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202
Commemorating the 16 performances of the Requiem
by the prisoners of the Terezin concentration camp in WWII
-4/ 175-voice choir and full symphony orchestra
Agf Metropolitan Opera-affiliated soloists: Jennifer Barnickel-Fitch,
soprano; Irina Mishura, mezzo soprano; Dustin Scott, tenor;
and Stephen West, bass
Jake Sharfman I Special to the Jewish News
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ultimate unusual act of bravery. They
left their suburban lives to join the
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as Lone
Soldiers from the United States.
A "Lone Soldier" is a term given to
IDF soldiers who come from the dias-
pora and voluntarily serve in the Israeli
military. Generally, they have very little
to no immediate family in Israel.
Lone Soldiers receive assistance and
support from both Nefesh B'Nefesh and
Friends of the IDF (FIDF) through their
Lone Soldiers Program, which helps
these ohm (new immigrants) financial-
ly, socially and emotionally during their
challenging military service. According
to the FIDF, at any given time, there are
more than 2,500 young adults serving
as Lone Soldiers.
Three Detroit-area Lone Soldiers, two
present and one just released, share sto-
ries about their IDF service in protec-
tion of the Jewish homeland.
Aaron Goss, 24,
West Bloomfield
Aaron Goss enlisted in the IDF through
the Mahal program (where volunteers
do not need to become Israeli citizens)
about one year ago and signed up for an
18-month service.
He serves in HaTzanhanim, the
Israeli paratrooper brigade. His decision
to enlist in this unit stems primarily
-'1 Introduction by Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press; Archbishop
Allen Vigneron, Archdiocese of Detroit; and Rabbi Joseph Krakoff,
Congregation Shaarey Zedek
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14 may 1 • 2014
Stephanie Horwitz
graduated her tank basic
from an event he wasn't even alive for,
but one that seems so ripe in Israeli
history — the 1967 War. It was the
paratrooper brigade that took Jerusalem
from Jordan in 1967, one of the defin-
ing events in Israel and world Jewish
history.
"My connection with Jerusalem runs
deep" Aaron said. "The history and
religious significance of the Holy City
made me want to join this unit because
it might not be 'ours' if it weren't for the
paratroopers"
It was this exact week during his
junior year at Michigan State University
when Aaron decided to embark on this
unforgettable journey. Studying abroad
at Hebrew University, he went on a
group trip he will never forget.
"We went on a sort of field trip for
Yom HaZikaron, which is the day of
remembrance for Israel's fallen soldiers
and the victims of terrorist attacks,
and also Yom HaAtzmaut and, really,
my friends and I at that time were just
kind of joking about joining the army"
Aaron recalled. "But when we went
to Har Herzl [military cemetery] and
Ammunition Hill, I was overcome with
emotion and knew at that moment that
once I graduated college, it was a done
deal — I was going to join the IDF."
Aaron is currently based in Mount
Hermon on the Syrian border, where
he primarily engages in guard duty and
outpost watching. Several times each