Rabbi Ellie Estrin, a chaplain in the United States Air Force and a representative of the ALIF Institute, shares his personal journey and unique mission supporting Jewish service members around the world.
In the episode, he speaks about his son who was born in critical medical condition, his ethical and halachic resolve in the face of the medical system, and the faith that shaped his calling.
The conversation offers an inside look at the challenges of maintaining Jewish identity in the military, from Shabbat and kashrut to profound human connections in the most unexpected places.