Ep 564: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and guest Ira Kohler P2 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of this powerful Habits of a Whole Heart conversation on hmTv, host Arnie Herz continues his discussion with Ira Kohler, author of Once a Paratrooper: The Story of a Lone Soldier in the Gaza War. Ira recounts the harrowing events of October 7, 2023, when he and his fellow IDF paratroopers were transported by helicopter to the Gaza envelope and suddenly found themselves under attack.Ira shares the extraordinary story of surviving a rocket strike and emergency helicopter landing, coming under terrorist gunfire, and then entering Kibbutz Be’eri to fight terrorists and help rescue families trapped in their homes. He reflects on the thin line between life and death, the meaning of courage under fire, and the profound responsibility of saving lives when every second matters.The conversation also explores Ira’s grief over the loss of close friends, including Omer Neutra, Yair Vitan, and Amir Naim, and his commitment to preserving their legacies. Through his story, Ira offers a deeply moving reminder of service, sacrifice, Jewish resilience, purpose, and what it means to live for something greater than oneself. Support the show