Avraham Ravitz, an influential ultra-Orthodox Jewish lawmaker who served in Israel’s parliament for 20 years, died Monday in Jerusalem. The 75-year-old Ravitz suffered from a heart condition and had been … Read More Avraham Ravitz (1934-2009)
Historic Figures
The Balfour Declaration
The letter stated the position that the British government supported Zionist plans for a National home for the Jewish people within Palestine. During the First World War, British policy became … Read More The Balfour Declaration
Irena Sendler (1910-2008)
This is Irena Sendler, a courageous Polish social worker, who risked her life to save some 2,500 Jewish children during World War II. Irena Sendler repeatedly entered the Warsaw ghetto … Read More Irena Sendler (1910-2008)
Exodus Commander Yossi Harel (1919-2008)
Yossi Harel, born in Jerusalem, was the commander of the emigrant ship ‘Exodus 1947’ and later a leading member of the Israeli intelligence community. Yossi Harel tells Exodus story from … Read More Exodus Commander Yossi Harel (1919-2008)
Joseph Trumpeldor (1880-1920)
Joseph Trumpeldor was an early Zionist activist, notable for helping organize the Zion Mule Corps and bringing Jewish immigrants to Palestine. Trumpeldor was fatally wounded while defending the settlement Tel-Hai against … Read More Joseph Trumpeldor (1880-1920)
Secretary of Schindler moves to Israel
92 years old Mimi Reinhard was the secretary of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved hundreds of Jews from Nazi persecution Mimi Reinhard, who is now 92 years old, … Read More Secretary of Schindler moves to Israel
Rafael Eitan (1929-2004)
Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces and a politician Rafael “Raful” Eitan was an Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces … Read More Rafael Eitan (1929-2004)
Rechavam Zeevi (Gandi, 1926-2001)
Tourism Minister, was assassinated outside his room at Jerusalem hotel by Palestinian terrorists Tourism Minister Rechavam Ze’evy was assassinated by two shots to the head outside his room at the … Read More Rechavam Zeevi (Gandi, 1926-2001)
Chaim Herzog (1918-1997)
Israel’s sixth president, Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Member of the Knesset and an outstanding figure in Modern Jewish history.
Israel Tal (1924 – 2010)
Israel Tal (September 13, 1924 – September 8, 2010), also known as Talik, was an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) general known for his knowledge of tank warfare and for leading … Read More Israel Tal (1924 – 2010)