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Within the last year I saw an amazing documentary on television in which soldiers who fought in this war re-tell their stories which included divine intervention (i.e. angel or inexplicable retreat from an outnumbering Arab band). Do you know the title and/or where I can locate this, please?
Dear Jill,
Thanks for writing.
There are a variety of films aboutthe 6 Day War in 1967, including some documentaries. I have seen a number of them and don't recall any speaking specifically of divine intervention.
I do know that in general soldiers will describe events from their fighting in religious terms, especially those which fly in the face of logic and normal expectations. Soldiers in virtually ever war will speak of "miracles." I can't comment on the accuracy or reality of such.
One book I would recommend is "Siach Lochamim," a Hebrew book which has been translated. It may be under the title of the "Six Day War." An easy read from a wide variety of perspectives.
Best wishes
Rabbi Dov
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Write to me with questions about Jewish customs and law, history, philosophy and tradition for answers from a Conservative perspective or conversion. I am a graduate of The Jewish Theological Seminary and a member of the Conservative Rabbinical Assembly. Having served in congregational pulpits since 1970, I now am President of the Foundation For Family Education, Inc. a non-profit educational endeavor. I established it to create new formats of hands-on programs and provide free educational downloads at www.jewishfreeware.org. In addition to general informational questions I welcome your questions about programs for social action, outreach to dual-faith families, inter-faith clergy projects, healing services, education for conversion, adult education for the congregation and the community. If you have questions about Informal and Formal Education I am ready to share my extensive experience with Youth Activities, Camping and Religious School/Hebrew High School on a congregational, community and national/international level.
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