10th of Tevet: Historical and current perspective - opinion

On this year's 10th of Tevet fast, it is time to teach about Israel’s character as a Jewish democratic society and to reinforce the values of our Declaration of Independence.

MOURNERS ATTEND the funeral, in Rehovot, of IDF Captain Yarin Gahali, killed in the Gaza Strip this week. Our generation has the task of extolling the heroism of those murdered in defense of our country, says the writer.

(photo credit: Liron Moldovan/Flash90)

ByOFEK MEIR

DECEMBER 23, 2023 11:20

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