Tag: Six Day War

The essay "Yes, history (still) matters" by David Harris discusses the significance of the 1967 Six-Day War and its lasting impact on the Jewish world.
The video explores the circumstances leading to the Six Day War in 1967, analyzing Israel's vulnerabilities, threats, and surrounding tensions with the Arab countries in the region.
Ambassador Michael Oren offers insight into US-Israel diplomacy, exploring the implications of the US administration's decision to suspend weapons delivery to Israel and questioning the nature of the US-Israel alliance and Israel's strategic dependence on Washington.
The text discusses the need for Israel and the Jewish community to adapt to a changing world.
In the 1960s and 1970s, French Jews faced a surge of anti-Semitic sentiment amidst backlash against Israel, particularly from leftist groups diminishing Israel's right to exist.
The article discusses the importance of the "war of words" in shaping political policy and the image of Israel.
In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel.
Herb Kohl, the former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88.
Herb Kohl, a former Jewish senator from Wisconsin and owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has passed away at the age of 88.
According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, there are approximately 187,900 Christians living in Israel, comprising 1.9 percent of the population.
This article explores the history and mindset behind Jewish critics of Israel.
This text is a quiz featuring questions related to Jewish history and culture.
During the 1967 Six-Day War and 1973 Yom Kippur War, leaders in America's democratic socialist movement, including Michael Harrington and Bayard Rustin, were staunch allies of Israel.
Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One," critiques American Jewish support for Israel and the Zionist project.
"Aerograms Across the Ocean" is a personal memoir that tells the story of the evolving friendship and love between Rachel Korati and David Biale through their correspondence in the form of aerograms.
Journalist and author Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the significance of Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) and the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967.
Micah Goodman discusses Israel's shift towards the political center and its implications for other societies in his books "Catch-67" and "The Wondering Jew."
Jack Nusan Porter is a Jewish radical activist and writer who emerged during the 1960s.
"Sharansky's Exodus" is a memoir written by Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy, in which Sharansky recounts his personal journey from a Soviet refusenik to a leading advocate for human rights and Jewish identity.
Natan Sharansky, a former Soviet dissident, reflects on his experience as a Jewish person in Soviet Russia and draws parallels to the current climate in America.
Yoel Teitelbaum, the Satmar rebbe and anti-Zionist leader, wrote two works, Vayoel Moshe and Al Ha-Geulah, that present complex arguments against Zionism.
The article discusses the development of missile boats by the Israeli navy in response to the sinking of their destroyer Eilat by a Soviet-made missile boat of the Egyptian navy in 1967.
In the 1960s, being a Jewish student meant diverse expressions of Jewish identity, from countercultural activism to celebrating Israel's victories.
In "Strategic Imperatives," the author explains Israel's historical national security strategy focused on deterrence, early warning, and decisive victories in battles.
Sara Hirschhorn's book, "City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement," provides a detailed history of American Jews' involvement in Israeli settlements like Yamit, Efrat, and Tekoa, highlighting their motivations tied to historical events and ideological values.