Sukkot reflections: A photographer’s journey from home to war and back – opinion

What visiting a war zone taught me about America’s battles.

The writer looks out the window on an El Al flight, en route to Israel to document the truth and understand the battles back home.

The writer looks out the window on an El Al flight, en route to Israel to document the truth and understand the battles back home.

(photo credit: Courtesy Alyssa Rosenheck)

ByALYSSA ROSENHECK

OCTOBER 21, 2024 04:32

Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2024 12:54

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