October War of 1973 also known as the Yom-Kippur War was one of the wars we often overlook when we dive into the historical events that took place in history. The growing tensions between Israel and Egypt led to the surprise attack by Egypt on Israel. It was particularly interesting due to the fact that both sides claim to have won the War. The Yom-Kippur War received its name based on the fact that it occurred on the holiest day of prayer and fasting in the Jewish holiday 1. The October War of 1973
Investigation of the Yom Kippur War 1973 In this investigation one will find the long term and short term causes of the Yom Kippur war. This was achieved by reading various sources about the war and the events that were prior to the war. Thus for this investigation the research question is called "what were the causes of the Yom Kippur war of 1973." By researching about the war one came across various sources some very reliable and some not so dependable thus the evaluation of sources
Matthew Braddy 03/10/14 Rabbi Greenburg Holida Paper "Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur" Of all the Jewish holidays, the most sanctified is the time of the Jewish New Year. This is a very solemn time and enlightening celebration. The celebration of Rosh Hashanah is a time where an appreciation for the creation of the universe, creatures, and even humanity are reflected upon. The Jewish people personally analyze individual faults and this is when we the positive and negative aspects of the year are thought
giving over Poland to them. Out of fear that he would lose his religion under atheist communist rulership, his mother pleads with him to leave, saying the fateful words “Go My Son.” He leaves war-torn Poland for Vilna, Lithuania, joining with the rest of the Kamenetz Yeshiva. Because of the frequent casualties of war people were forced to move from place to place for safety, because of which he eventually finds himself alone on a train bound Moscow, deep within the Soviet Union. Upon arrival he is sent
The Yom Kippur War took place in 1973 between Israel and the Arabs furthermore the 2 superpowers played subtle roles in this event . Israel won the war however with a higher cost then any previous wars . While the war did not conclude in an Arab military victory, both the Egyptian and Syrian armies had regained their honour and prestige(1). The War of Yom Kippur suprised the world in the means that it showed that the Arabs were a force to be reconed with. In summasation the war paved the way for
means of having a reason to live, a reason for hope. To things unknown, it is our means of an answer. Charles Kimball once said, “More wars have been waged, more people killed, and more evil perpetrated in the name of religion than by any other institutional force in human history. The sad truth continues in our present day." Thus, it is during our struggles, wars, and in this case, the Holocaust, faith in our religion is tested, maybe destroyed forever. Elie Wiesel wrote Night as a memoir of the
Who Really Won the 1973 War? On the 6th of October, a watershed event took place that changed history. It gave historians context to write about, politicians substance to reflect upon, and the world something to talk about. It was the 6th of October war, an Egyptian-Israeli war that took place on the 6th of October 1973 and ended on the Twenty-Fifth of October. One of the main reasons for Egypt starting the war was because it wanted to regain its territories back after the Israeli forces captured
closer to God, and some think praying five times a day will bring them closer to God. For example, Hindus have a day called Carva Choth, Muslims have Ramadan, and the Jews have Yom Kippur. They all have different purposes for fasting, but there is one thing in common, which is a connection through humans to God. In World War Two, the Nazi Germans captured all the Jewish people and put them in concentrations camps, also known as the "Holocaust." By Fasting and linking to God by prayers, they asked
which Kissinger offered having Israel withdraw their troops from Sinai, this returning all of Sinai to Egyptian control, minus a few strategic points. No reply to Kissinger’s offer was ever given because Sadat was unwavering in his desire to go to war. The only thing that may have prevented this would have been the United States being able to fulfill all of the demands of the Arab nations in a short period of time. Egypt began building up its military forces in 1972. The Soviet Union sent them
The Battle of Ismailia took place during the later stages of the Yom Kippur War on October 18 thru the 22 of 1973. The battle was fought between the Egyptian Army and the Israeli Defense. The purpose of the battle was to get the city of Ismailia by the means of stopping the supply lines of Egypt’s Second Field Army throughout the Suez Canal. The event that led to the beginning of Yom Kippur War was when Egypt launched Operation Badr. From there it came to a halt but when President Anwar Sadat launched
with God, yet still build and reflect on their own character and morals. Jewish holidays occur on the same day, every year according to the Jewish calendar. To name a few, the two most notable holidays in the Jewish religion are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, which celebrates the Jewish new Year and the day of atonement. Rosh Hashanah, commonly referred to as the Jewish New Year, it is the birthday of the Universe, the day god created Adam and Eve and is held on the first two days of the Jewish Year
it is for social, political, or medical reasons. The term of “scapegoat” first appears in the Christian Bible in Levictus, Chapter 16. The original meaning was a goat that took upon the sins of the people and is then sent into the wilderness on Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement. William Tyndale invented the word in 1530 in his translation of the Bible. He translated the Hebrew word, “Azazel” to “ez azel”, meaning, “goat escapes” “A scapegoat has to be innocent of causing the events,
In 1976 Jimmy Carter, a small peanut farmer from Georgia was elected the President of the United Sates. Carter had limited experience in the National Political Arena. He used his inexperience to his advantage and promised to restore honesty and morality to the government. After the corruption that the United States had seen within the previous administrations of Nixon and Ford, Carter was welcomed with open arms. During his presidency Carter was faced with a plethora of domestic and foreign issues
Typical Shabbat In an Orthodox household, a normal Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday evening and ends at nightfall the next day when 3 stars are visible in the night sky. Progressive Jews are not as strict about the starting time of Shabbat because they recognise that it may not always be possible to start it early in a Western country. Jewish families look forward to Shabbat, as it is a time for family to be together and to forget the concerns from the rest of the week. Many Jews describe
This feeling in my nose tickles throughout. I let out a loud sneeze. I would be lying to you if I did not tell you it was a clean dry sneeze. The dirt from the ground tingled in my nose again and I let out another sneeze. The air was warm but dry the kind of weather that did not know if it wanted to be a warm winter day or a cold spring afternoon. When the wind blew, even just a little bit, it was like an orange dirt tornado out of the movie, The Wizard of Oz going everywhere. I closed my eyelids
A Day of Atonement One of the most important holidays in Judaism is, Yom Kippur, which means “the day of covering” (Molly). It is considered as the holiest holi(day) of the year, the day in which people are the closest to God (Chabad). There are many steps and rituals that are performed before celebrating Yom Kippur, as well as during the holiday. During this day, people are able to repent for their sins, to change the path that they have chosen, as well as the last appeal, before God passes judgment
scape-goat of the Jews.” Today according to Dictionary.com scapegoat is defined as “a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place” (“Scapegoat”). Scapegoat can also be defined as “a goat let loose in the wilderness in Yom Kippur after the high priest symbolically laid the sins of the people on its head” (“Scapegoat”). 6,000,000 Jews were murdered under the chancellor of Germany, Adolf Hitler (Berman). The “Final Solution” that Hitler exclaimed needed to happen, was to eliminate
ideology. Even though Hanukkah, and Christmas are seen as the same, they are different celebrations for different religions, and are also based off of different sets of ideologies. One of the most important holidays for people who are Jewish is Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement which is a holiday that strictly Jewish people celebrate. Ramadan which is a whole month of fasting, because fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, is a holiday that only Muslim people partake in. Even if you don’t practice
Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual Jewish observance of abstaining, prayer and repentance. It is part of the High Holidays, and is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. In the Torah, the Jewish people are told, "the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial."(Leviticus 23:27) Yom Kippur is on the 10th day of the month of Tishri in the Jewish calendar. Fasting is seen as fulfilling
Passover, one of the most highly celebrated Jewish holidays of the year, is more than merely just a holiday; it is a celebration of emancipation of the Jews in ancient Egypt from slavery to freedom. The name “Passover” comes from the Hebrew word Pesach which is based on the root ‘pass over’. Accompanying stories of the Exodus, this sacred time is a chance for Jews to reflect on values of community, responsibility, truth, compassion, faith, and the value of their religion. In essence, Passover is