Tagged: october 7

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Journey into the Horrors of October 7th, Part 2

B I N J A M I N ( B E N ) C A S E Y | Recently, Your Jerusalem’s Binjamin Casey visited the devastated communities of the Gaza Envelope to see the destruction — as well as the hope and rebirth — for himself. In part 2 of this two-part series, Ben tells of his trip to Kibbutz Alumim, to the site of the Supernova festival and to the car graveyard near Netivot, and of the lasting impact that it had on him.

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J’Accuse: A Call for Truth Amidst Chaos

L E T T E R  T O  T H E  E D I T O R | As follow-up to his recent article, Your Jerusalem contributor Rafael Rabinovich decries the misleading narratives that vilify Israel, ignoring its defensive stance against Hamas’s vicious attacks. He demands accountability for the enablers of this distortion and reaffirms Israel’s commitment to peace and justice.

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Journey into the Horrors of October 7th, Part 1

B I N J A M I N  ( B E N )  C A S E Y | Recently, Your Jerusalem’s Binjamin Casey visited the devastated communities of the Gaza Envelope to see the destruction – as well as the hope and rebirth – for himself. In part 1 of this two-part series, Ben tells of his trip to the Erez Crossing and Sderot, and of the lasting impact that it had on him.

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Whose Land Is It Anyway?

A R I E L L A  C A S E Y | In this thought-provoking Shabbath message, Ariella Casey questions if Israel’s goal of a safe haven for Jews is hindered by international agendas. Amidst conflict and alliances against Israel, she reflects on divine will, advocating for a spiritual return to the covenant with God rather than adherence to external traditions. Casey believes in ultimate divine vindication for Israel and urges personal and national introspection and renewal of faith, despite the ongoing war and its challenges.

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Thoughts and Reflections on the Occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Kristallnacht by a Holocaust Survivor

S.  F R A N K L I N  S P I R A | On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched terror attacks in Israel resembling historic pogroms, coinciding with the Sabbath and Simchat Torah. These events evoke painful memories of the systematic persecution culminating in Kristallnacht, which spurred the author’s family’s emigration from Austria to America. In this article, S. Franklin Spira recounts those harrowing days and the details of his family’s escape from Austria.

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Reflections on October 7, 2023

R A F A E L  R A B I N O V I C H | On October 7, 2023, Israel was caught off guard by a multi-front attack executed by Hamas. The attack mirrored the surprise assault launched by Arab armies on Yom Kippur 50 years prior. This substantial reliance on technology led to Israel’s vulnerability as explicit warnings from the enemy were persistently ignored. The focus was on previous threats, overlooking the potential for different modes of attack. The author argues that Israel must learn to safeguard its vulnerabilities and anticipate risks by prioritizing discreet and strategic security measures.