Thanks for sharing this. The Yom Kippur War was a game changer. For some, like your dad, it drove them away. For you - the repercussions are clearly affecting you till this day. For me, it was turning point in my life, as well, but as the impetus for my making Aliya. And, yes, especially this year we need to always remember that "yes, it could happen again."
Dave, Thank you for sharing such personal memories and how the Yom Kippur war affected you. Your integrity and courage shines through. We came after the war, but have experienced Israel at war and I appreciate every soilder on the lines and behind the lines who is out in the arena so that my family can be safe.
This is such a powerful piece that opens a window into that time. I was not living here then, barely understood what Israel was about back then. I need writers like you to help me get it.
I read through it all.... .and then went back to the top and only then, noticed the date you wrote it. Chilling. Thank you for having the courage to write it, and post it, and share it.
Thanks for sharing this. The Yom Kippur War was a game changer. For some, like your dad, it drove them away. For you - the repercussions are clearly affecting you till this day. For me, it was turning point in my life, as well, but as the impetus for my making Aliya. And, yes, especially this year we need to always remember that "yes, it could happen again."
I have read much by those who lived here then. This is by far the most poignant,raw, interesting piece that I have read.
Thank you for sharing and not deleting.
Zev Shandalov
Dave, Thank you for sharing such personal memories and how the Yom Kippur war affected you. Your integrity and courage shines through. We came after the war, but have experienced Israel at war and I appreciate every soilder on the lines and behind the lines who is out in the arena so that my family can be safe.
This is such a powerful piece that opens a window into that time. I was not living here then, barely understood what Israel was about back then. I need writers like you to help me get it.
Nice Dave. May your prayers be fruitful. Gmar Hatima tova.
I read through it all.... .and then went back to the top and only then, noticed the date you wrote it. Chilling. Thank you for having the courage to write it, and post it, and share it.
OMG- I forgot I had read and commented on Sept 26..my response then gives me goosebumpos. We all sensed it coming, didn't we.