When my kids were with me in Canada, I taught them how to shoot bolt action rifles. Today, they are better prepared to serve as soldiers in Israel. You sir are teaching the kids of Israel pride in their capabilities. The days of the Jew allowing himself to be led to his death is over. I only wish the present day PM and his DM would understand that. They seem to pander to the anti-semites, and thats too bloody bad for the Jews in Israel.

sorry for being a cynic, but something in his biography seems bogus.

David, you are doing great service to Israel by training haredi in martial arts. Not only the kids but people like livni, olmert, haber, beilin and peres need or needed it to strengthen their decision making as too many israeli MKs are governed by fear. keep up the good work David!

I read the article and was very moved. Not only is he sweet, smart, and generous... He's cute too! Is he single?

Weve been married for six years and have 2 kids :)

Great article. We need more ppl who can teach us how to defend ourselves. Proud to have been in TASC w/ you, David!

Very proud of you!

Hmm, 4 years, standard active duty enlistment program at the end of his four-year active duty period, he would then have to spend 4 years in US ready 'on call' in his unit as an active reservist but he went to Japan and ended up in Israel (nothing about Iraq or Afghanistan) - Did he enrolled and finish a College during his duty ? ,... Was about to congratulate him for being a one of those 'very few and proud', a US Marine but he sold his soul to become a squatter on stolen land.

Seems like a great guy providing a valuable service to the people of Itamar. For those questioning his background, you guys are morons. I know from experience that it is not easy to make the transition from secular to more observant, so I have a lot of respect for this man.

I was about to congratulate #10 on his ability to string together words on a keyboard, but then I realized that he confuses a nation returning to their rightful land with what he is doing, illegally squatting on land he stole from the Native Americans.

Good to see Dave is still doing the right thing. Hatzlacha.

Wow ill bet dave is lovin this ...now we have proof that he actually gets hit on when rachels not there ...dave could be scarey but if you mess with him rachels gonna mess u up !!!

This Marine brother exemplifies the highest traditions of our Marine Corps. He is filled with Gods love and unbending desire to protect the precious assets of Israel, namely, the children. I take my cover (hat, for the civilians) off for him and his new-found mission. He is one of the few, the proud, the Marines. Semper Fidelis. (always faithful) Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine! Ooh Rah! Shalom Israel, Rob

That's My Boy! The article doesn't even scratch the surface. I, and all my boys, couldn't be prouder of Dave and his whole family. Love Abb

Way to go, David.

A big ooh-rah to Rob and every other US Marine, regardless of when they served. My brother David grew tremendously during his active service period with the USMC, and our family will always have a special respect and love for the larger Marine Corps family. Thanks for the comments, and Semper Fidelis.

citizens for using their skills to contribute for a better Israel.

i personally know david stern and i assure you the biography is not bogus. in fact the article barely does justice to stern's wide ranging talents and background.