Ep 563: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Ira Kohler P1 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailIn this milestone 50th episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz speaks with Ira Kohler, author of Once a Paratrooper, about his extraordinary journey from Long Island college life to serving as a lone soldier in the IDF. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Ira reflects on the values, identity, and sense of purpose that led him to leave the comfort and familiarity of home to serve the Jewish people in Israel.Ira shares how his upbringing, love for Israel, and deep connection to Jewish history shaped his decision to enlist. He discusses the meaning of having a Jewish homeland, the responsibility he felt as a young American Jew, and why serving in the IDF became a personal calling he could not ignore. The conversation explores courage, purpose, sacrifice, Jewish continuity, and the importance of telling personal stories that become part of a larger people’s memory.This episode sets the stage for Part 2, where Ira and Arnie continue the conversation and delve into Ira’s experiences during October 7th and his service in Gaza. Support the show