Yom Kippur War

This week in Jewish history: Yom Kippur War turning point, birth of Hebrew and Nazi ghettos

The above is a highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
12/10/2024

October's defining dates

The back-to-back anniversaries — October 6 (Yom Kippur War) and October 7 — beg for comparison.

06/10/2024

Shaike Gavish, Six Day War hero, dies at 99

The last living commander from the Six Day War died at home surrounded by family.

‘You shall rejoice in your festival’ despite the hardships of the war

This year, we will rejoice, but we will do so in a responsible and sensitive manner, with an understanding and internalization of the essence of joy connected to gratitude to God.

By SHAI FINKELSTEIN
20/09/2024

We must confront forces of destruction with all our power

In a reflection on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the writer delves into the numerous peace initiatives that have been proposed and consistently rejected by Arab and Palestinian leaders.

By MOHAMED SAAD KHIRALLA
19/09/2024

IDF Hercules airplanes: Making history in the skies for 70 years

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of its first flight, the IDF takes a look at the history of the Hercules plane.

No time to dance – a celebration of influential dancer Noa Eshkol

Fifty years after pausing her dance work for the Yom Kippur War, Noa Eshkol’s 100th birthday is marked with exhibits in Berlin and a performance in Tel Aviv, showcasing her enduring legacy.

By ORI J. LENKINSKI
31/07/2024
 Rabbi Benjamin Segal

Rabbi Benjamin Segal: A 50-year Jerusalemite, scholar, and community founder

Jerusalemite of the Week: In Jerusalem sat down with Rabbi Benjamin Segal to talk about his half a century in Jerusalem. 

23/06/2024

Time to rebuild the government before it's fully destroyed

In order to move forward, in order to fix, we have to stop destroying. We need to restore the public’s trust in the leadership. We need elections.

By MORAN ZER KATZENSTEIN
26/04/2024
KFAR CHABAD’S replica of the famed Lubavitch headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, New Yo

Chabad's Mitzvah Tanks parade in New York ahead of Passover

The convoys will begin their route in Brooklyn, near Chabad’s headquarter, 770 Eastern Parkway. From there it will disperse onto the five boroughs to some 15 points throughout the city. 

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