Tag: Yom Kippur War

Debbie Shapiro, a woman known for her strength and positivity, reflects on her journey with Parkinson's disease.
"The Jews Are Coming," a popular sketch comedy show in Israel, known for its irreverent humor about Jewish history, took a serious turn in response to the current challenges facing Israelis.
Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation of "Lover, Lover, Lover."
On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Israel following a recent crisis on October 7.
As Israel and Jewish communities commemorate Yom ha-Zikaron, IDF veterans from the Yom Kippur War in Toronto reflect on their harrowing experiences 50 years ago, with memories of chaos and fear.
The essay reflects on Israel's historical resilience amid challenges, drawing parallels to the Yom Kippur War and current events, stressing the importance of supporting Israel.
The discussion on Israel has evolved to become more about the individuals discussing it rather than the country itself, serving as a reflection of their political and personal identities.
In 1973 during the Yom Kippur War, Hillel Unsdorfer, a devout Israeli soldier, and his unit of 42 men bravely defended a bunker along the Suez Canal against advancing Egyptian tanks for a week, even after being the last remaining Israeli force in combat.
Israeli director Guy Nattiv and British actor Helen Mirren received a Dove Award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation for their collaboration on the 2023 biopic, "Golda," portraying Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Leonard Cohen, the Jewish Canadian musician, had deep connections to Israel and Judaism throughout his life.
An IDF soldier reflects on his service and the challenges of integrating back into civilian life after a brief leave, grappling with international criticism, anti-Semitism, and traumatic experiences during the ongoing conflict.
The article explores the renewed relevance of the song "Lu Yehi" in the aftermath of an attack in Israel.
"Readjusting Sights" is a comparison between the experiences of two Israeli soldiers, Roi and Haim Sabato, during different wars.
Deborah E. Lipstadt's biography of Golda Meir portrays a life marked by accomplishments and guilt for not doing more to save Holocaust victims.
In a 1964 interview, S.Y. Agnon, a renowned Jewish author, reflected on the significance of a Jewish army defending the State of Israel.
The podcast host Jonathan Silver reflects on the 47 conversations he had in 2023, discussing a wide range of topics related to Jewish life.
The article discusses the similarities between the October 7 massacre committed by Hamas and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
In this article, the author reflects on the experiences of Israeli mothers during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, has been widely criticized for his amoral approach to foreign policy and involvement in war crimes.
In this personal opinion piece, the author reflects on their experiences living in Israel and the lessons they have learned from the recent conflict.
This 1975 article reflects on the mistakes made by Israeli leadership during the Yom Kippur War.
This article discusses the contrasting experiences of two wars: the Yom Kippur War in Israel in 1973 and World War I.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, journalist Matti Friedman discusses the Israel-Hamas war and how it is misunderstood globally.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the prolonged waiting for Israel to respond to Hamas, comparing it to historical conflicts, and debate whether the hostage crisis is bringing Israelis closer to or further from the government.
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.