Yom Kippur War

New recordings of Yitzhak Rabin on Arab-Israeli peace talks, role of reservists

Yitzhak Rabin spoke of the importance of manpower and mobilizing reservists following the Yom Kippur War, echoing modern sentiments.

  KING SOLOMON, traditionally considered the author of ‘Ecclesiastes.’

Finding solace in the wisdom of King Solomon: Avner Moriah's work on 'Ecclesiastes'

Until his 70th birthday, Moriah had never been preoccupied with the passing of time or his own mortality. But as he entered his eighth decade, the Book of Ecclesiastes took on new meaning for him. 

By ESTI LEVITAS
16/10/2024
 MEMORIAL FOR IDF soldiers fallen on both banks of the Suez Canal during the war, seen 1974.

Letters from the front lines: The echoes of the Yom Kippur War in the Israel-Hamas War

Monica Lamm’s letters from the Yom Kippur War show similarities to our experiences on and after October 7, 2023.

By ANNA KRYCER
13/10/2024

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
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