November 11, 2026

Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War Sunday, November 11, 7:30 pm IDF soldier Ira Kohler will speak about his personal experience as a "lone soldier" in the IDF Paratroopers, before, during and after October 7. Mr. Kohler will highlight his 100 days serving at the front in Gaza, the realities of serving as a lone soldier, and the broader lessons and experiences taken from the war. Mr. Kohler will bring copies of his new book, ‘Once a Paratrooper’ for sale this evening. This event is co-sponsored by Beth David membership programming.