This piece is the first in a series from our many contributors over the last 10 years of service to the Boulder Jewish Community, commemorating our 10th Anniversary this fall. Dear Cheryl and David, and the Boulder Jewish Community: Shaul Amir Congratulations on the Tenth Anniversary of the Boulder Jewish …

Shaul Amir, our long-time Israel correspondent, sums up his view of 5775 and what 5776 may hold for Israel.

"Frustrated with raw nerve ends, this is how I feel."

"Qatar is the main financier of Hamas and thus demand to be in the negotiation as they also know that it will be their money which will rebuild Gaza."

"I hate to say it but the terrorists had their way with me and the whole of Israel, we all waited to see what they will do."

"I was hoping that my next post could be about love, friendship and a better world."

"It looks like the world is accepting Israel's point of view more than it did before. We had to pay a very high price to get that little bit of recognition."

"Life goes on and we all pray that this will be over soon for the sake of the innocent on both sides and for the sake of our soldiers."

"Life goes on and we all pray that this will be over soon for the sake of the innocent on both sides and for the sake of our soldiers."

"I am proud to be an Israeli these days more then ever. Perhaps others can take some morality lessons from us, including the Russians, Syrians, Afghans, Iraqis, Serbs, and even some western democracies."

"Pretty crazy here. No body knows where it is going and for how long. What you will see on TV at your end will be biased in favor of the Palestinians."

We are facing a very crucial time in the existence of Israel. The mistrust between the Israelis and the Palestinians has never been so great.

Shaul Amir, former Federation Israel Center Director and Shaliach, weighs in with his insights on recent events in Israel.

Gilad Shalit who was kidnapped by the Hamas five years and four months ago, is back home with his parents. What a joyous day!

"Mah Matzav?" Shaul Amir tries to make sense of the last several months in Israel and the Middle East for BJN readers. Exclusive.

Shaul Amir provides his thoughts on the current state of Israeli - Palestinian efforts towards peace.

Shaul Amir sends his annual holiday greetings to Boulder and Colorado.

Shaul Amir sends his holiday greetings from Israel to his many friends in Boulder and Colorado.

Shana Tova to all my friends in Boulder Colorado. As we all know it was not an easy year for any of us here in Israel. We were forced to wage a war against Hamas in Gaza after eight years of non-stop rain of Qassam Rockets on towns and settlements …