Itzhak Brook, Israel, 1972 during the Yom Kippur war. Photos provided by Itzhak Brook
of Israelis, I joined my battalion which had been assigned to supply the armored corps with ammunition, fuel, water and food. These soldiers risked their lives, replenishing tanks with fuel and ammunition under enemy fire. I watched them overcome countless difficulties and perform their mission,
despite constant danger, many of them paying the ultimate price. It was a daily struggle for survival, requiring resourcefulness and performance despite the constant presence of fear and anxiety. This war articulated my personal definition of courage: the performance of one’s duty despite one’s fear. For Jews who lived through the Yom Kippur War, the holiest of the High Holy days will never be the same. For us, it stands not only as a day of atonement but as day of gratitude to God for the miracle of survival. It is also a time for remembering those who paid the ultimate price for preserving and protecting Israel, and will always commemorate a renewed commitment to preventing Israel from ever experiencing such a peril in the future. Dr Itzhak Brook is a Professor of Pediatrics in Georgetown University and the author of the book: “In the Sands of Sinai- A Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur War.” The book can be read and/or obtained at: http:// yomkippurwar physiciansaccount. blogspot.com/
4TH ANNUAL Whether you have baked Challah before or this will be your first try, this experience is unforgettable, as women from across the Delaware Jewish Community come together for this MEGA mitzvah opportunity.
SUNDAY JANUARY 12, 2014
2 - 4:30 PM @ SIEGEL JCC
STRESS-FREE, HANDS-ON BAKING EXPERIENCE Women of all ages, girls 8-12 with adult supervision, will come and enjoy refreshments, a terrific raffle, and an amazing program
Go to ChabadDE.com/MegaChallahBake to register for just $13 before Dec. 15; $18 after; or $25 at the door.
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