Yom Kippur War
Saying thank you to the United States as it celebrates 250 years of freedom - opinion
America’s Founding Fathers, devout Christians for the most part, saw themselves as the Children of Israel, and their journey from Europe to freedom on the new continent as an Exodus from Egypt.
50 years after Operation Entebbe, Israel honors fallen commander Yoni Netanyahu
Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99
New comedy-drama Jacob’s Stepladder to premiere at Jerusalem’s Khan Theater
This week in Jewish history: Yom Kippur War turning point, birth of Hebrew and Nazi ghettos
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October's defining dates - comment
The back-to-back anniversaries — October 6 (Yom Kippur War) and October 7 — beg for comparison.
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 - opinion
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.
We must confront forces of destruction with all our power - opinion
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.
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.
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.
Time to rebuild the government before it's fully destroyed - opinion
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.
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.
