Yom Kippur War
Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99
Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.
New comedy-drama Jacob’s Stepladder to premiere at Jerusalem’s Khan Theater
The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day
After Independence Day, Israel faces its biggest test: Unity - opinion
Haifa Cop indicted for choking protester in anti-gov't demonstration in Caesarea
While judges ruled that police have a difficult job "does not excuse blurring the boundaries of use of force."
Israel needs to regain the confidence to pre-emptively strike threats - comment
In 1967, Israel preempted when its neighbors wanted to destroy it. In 2025, the threat is still there. The Israeli mindset in response should be the same.
'A Winning Move': Spy thriller weaves personal drama into Yom Kippur War history - review
"A further nail-biting episode follows as the Mossad tries to discover the date on which Sadat’s attack is planned to take place."
Jimmy Carter: The best US president Israelis have ever had - opinion
US president Jimmy Carter deserves our nation’s gratitude. May his soul be bound up in the bundle of life.
'Post' visits Syria in first Israeli media visit since 1974
Hagari: No advance on Damascus, only buffer zone until Syria becomes more stable.
WATCH: 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.
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.
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.
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.
October's defining dates - comment
The back-to-back anniversaries — October 6 (Yom Kippur War) and October 7 — beg for comparison.
