By Talia Cuddeback, NFTY in Israel Participant ( Group 8 )

Gadna taught me that even in the military creating peace is one of the most important values. It is said that the army uses such strict rules to break down the individuality of each person in order to have the soldiers work together as a unit. However for me, it was the opposite because of Gadna I was able to individually find my connection to Israel and truly feel the connection to the land that so many are risking their lives for today.