{"title":"Israeli Military History","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the War of Independence to the daring rescue at Entebbe, explore the battles, operations, and soldiers that shaped the State of Israel. Find IDF histories, special forces and intelligence accounts, and firsthand memoirs, handpicked from the world's leading publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-winds-promise","title":"The Wind's Promise","description":"\u003cp\u003eI’m a daughter to amazing parents. I always knew that there was good reason to be jealous of me. Yes, without feeling apologetic or arrogant, but with the simple understanding that not everyone is privileged to have parents like these, and yes – I have reason to be grateful to them and to Hashem. Hundreds of moments of gratitude gravitate togeth¬er into a large, vibrant picture that is strikingly inconsistent with the words terrorist attack, death, and murder, which left my mouth into the telephone just a few moments ago. BATSHEVA SADAN was a young expectant mother in 2003 when she was forced to receive the worst possible news: her American-born parents had been cut down in the prime of life by a terrorist as they enjoyed a peaceful Sabbath meal in their home in Kiryat Arba. This lyrical memoir describes the journey of grief, but more than that, it is a tribute to the people Eli and Dina Horowitz were in life. From their beginnings as dynamic and seeking youths to their choice to move from the United States to Israel to live in their homeland, from their meeting and deep lifelong love story to their struggles with infertility and endless love for their children, from their devoted learning of their spiritual tradition to their teaching and principled quest for peace, Sadan takes us through her parents’ lives, imparting who they were and the promise they left behind in their many students, children, and grandchildren. May their memory be for a blessing. “They represented the best of our role models in returning and building our homeland. Their story (Eli and Dina Horowitz) is movingly portrayed by their daughter Batsheva Sadan.” Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsheva Sadan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48953386991936,"sku":"7801-26","price":98.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i339110.3398.jpg?v=1791179947"},{"product_id":"a-fateful-encounter","title":"A Fateful Encounter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fateful Encounter is a novel set in the days following the UN resolution to establish a Jewish state in the Land of Israel, which the Arabs are determined to prevent. Abd al-Qader al-Husseini, the leader of the Arab gangs in the Jerusalem area, seeks to stamp out the Jewish presence in Jerusalem and imposes a siege to prevent supplies from reaching them. David, a young and bold fighter, wages war against al-Husseini and his gangs, drawing on his experience as a partisan commander in the woods of Belarus and as a combatant against the British, who have tried to block the creation of a Jewish state. Devotedly assisting him is his beloved and beautiful Shoshana, also a skilled fighter. Against this fascinating historical backdrop, the reader accompanies David and Shoshana on their bold missions and is captivated by their moving and dramatic love story. This is EHUD DISKIN’s third book, following his autobiography Yes, It’s Possible and his bestseller Lone Wolf in Jerusalem, which also recounts the exploits of David and Shoshana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ehud Diskin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49572436803904,"sku":"7801-78","price":108.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i344068.80685.jpg?v=1791179962"},{"product_id":"the-magic-in-the-tragic","title":"The Magic in the Tragic","description":"\u003cp\u003eOctober 7, 2023, was one of the darkest days in Jewish history. The ensuing war led to more painful losses. But amidst all the sadness, inspirational stories emerged. Since the war began, former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman has been posting these hopeful anecdotes – about soldiers, their families, and everyday Israelis – on his social media platforms. The Magic in the Tragic is a compilation of many of these nuggets of inspiration. A little light dispels a lot of darkness. I am grateful to you for chronicling some of these countless stories and disseminating them, so that they can continue to resound and inspire across space and time. I have no doubt that it is just the qualities that emerge from the pages of this book, qualities of selflessness and connectedness to our broader story, that will enable our nation to weather even the most trying circumstances. I am hopeful that your work, beyond serving memory, will also serve to help us remember the power that we hold: the power to show up for one another, the power to find and empower what unites rather than what divides, and the restorative power of growth, rebuilding, and healing. President Isaac Herzog Reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dov Lipman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49748398473536,"sku":"7801-77","price":98.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i34476.965079.jpg?v=1791179965"},{"product_id":"a-time-to-kill-a-time-to-heal","title":"A Time to Kill, A Time to Heal","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking ahead into the dark, my compass, depth gauge and diving watch confirmed that we were headed towards our target in enemy waters. The mission was clear: to eliminate ships at anchor, ships that were planned to carry out an attack against civilians in northern Israel. Onboard them were Zodiac rubber boats, AK-47 Kalashnikov assault rifles, RPG anti-tank rockets and plenty of ammunition. The Palestinian terrorists who had been trained for their deadly mission were set to execute their attack two nights later. This was a race against time. After a stealth approach into the harbor, I identified my target and attached the explosives. For a moment, my memories took me back in time. I was hiding in a bush, an 11-year-old boy, during a terrorist attack, escaping sure death. Activating the time-controlled detonators, I felt the closure of another circle of destiny. An attack against my home, was thwarted. Yotam Dagan, an Israeli navy SEAL, shares his personal journey from being a soldier and fighting wars to healing the invisible wounds of psychological trauma and PTSD. This book is an important account of how human courage and determination, followed by suffering and vulnerability could leverage growth on an individual, community and national level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yotam Dagan","offers":[{"title":"Hard cover","offer_id":50006342861120,"sku":"7023-47","price":78.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i288411.21596.jpg?v=1791179892"},{"product_id":"a-winning-move","title":"A Winning Move","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Winning Move is the third historical novel by Ehud Diskin. In this installment, heroes David and Shoshana embark on a spying mission to Egypt, only to return home and discover that their son, Yuval, has gone missing after a battle in the Sinai Desert. Declared missing at the onset of the Yom Kippur War, David and Shoshana leverage their connections in a desperate attempt to rescue him. Breathlessly, the reader is drawn into Shoshana and David’s complex and perilous mission, as they confront unresolved events from that tumultuous era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ehud Diskin","offers":[{"title":"Soft cover","offer_id":50165947892032,"sku":"7801-86","price":118.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i346110.61172.jpg?v=1791179973"},{"product_id":"israels-war-of-self-defense","title":"Israel's War of Self-Defense","description":"\u003cp\u003eRabbi Silverstein brings a lifetime of enormous Jewish knowledge, rabbinic leadership and Zionist commitment to this critical review of one of the most consequential years in modern Jewish history. Chock full of facts and details, Israel’s War of Self-Defense addresses practically every central issue arising from Israel’s war on terror. An indispensable read for Jews and non-Jews alike who seek to understand the perspectives of most Israelis and the majority of the world’s Jews. Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Senior Rabbi, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, New York, NY As is evident in this important volume defending Israel, Rabbi Silverstein’s wisdom, compassion, encouragement, and writing have been a constant reminder of his unique abilities. He continues to serve as a guiding light to so many in the Jewish world. We recommend this collection for all who seek to be Israel’s allies. Mark and Harriet Levin Founders of the Michael Levin Lone Soldiers Foundation (parents of Michael Levin, z”l) This volume brings together many of Rabbi Silverstein’s informative pieces clarifying Israel’s struggle in these most difficult days and provides hasbarah, the knowledge necessary to counter the hostility facing Israel and the Jewish people during this critical time. Rabbi Philip Scheim Past President, Rabbinical Assembly and Masorti Olami Rabbi Silverstein’s ability to magnify our people’s triumphs and explain our challenges in clear and simple terms will help us all to clarify our own viewpoints and become even stronger Israel advocates. Amy Skopp Cooper CEO, National Ramah Commission Rabbi Alan Silverstein…helps us see how Zionism, with the renaissance of Jewish life at its core, may connect and inspire American Jewish communities in the future. These learned short essays are certain to be generative thought partners to any Jews exploring their Jewishness and their relationship to the Jewish state. Rabbi David Hoffman President, Honey Foundation for Israel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alan Silverstein","offers":[{"title":"Hard Cover","offer_id":50165952119104,"sku":"7801-81","price":74.8,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i345843.10818.jpg?v=1791179970"},{"product_id":"my-israeli-journey","title":"My Israeli Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs an immigrant child from Iran, all I wanted was to be a Sabra. What could be more Israeli than commanding the Israel Defense Force? Shahram Mofazaz-kār was born in Tehran, experienced the hardships of absorption in Israel (where his name was Hebraized to Shaul Mofaz), and was sent far from home to an agricultural boarding school. In the IDF, his prospects seemed low when he was repeatedly rejected from officer training. Against all odds, Mofaz ascended to the highest position in the IDF, where he faced great challenges during a most complex and painful time. He oversaw the withdrawal from Lebanon after eighteen years, the Intifada with daily suicide bombers and multiple casualties, the return of security with Operation Defensive Shield, and the 2005 Disengagement from the Gaza Strip. In this sober and captivating memoir, Shaul Mofaz takes us behind the scenes of some of the most dramatic events in Israel’s history. This English edition, published a year into the Swords of Iron War (the October 7 War), offers a brutally candid analysis of Israel’s challenges and shortcomings and offers recommendations for triumph and a hopeful future. Reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaul Mofaz","offers":[{"title":"Soft cover","offer_id":50165953757504,"sku":"7801-80","price":117.3,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i34302.673407.jpg?v=1791179958"},{"product_id":"the-lonka-project","title":"The Lonka Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE LONKA PROJECT is named after Dr. Lonka (Eleonora) Nass (1926–2018). Lonka survived with her mother Fella the years of the Holocaust in the Krakow Ghetto and the concentration and extermination camps Plaszów, Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen and Terezin. Her father, a baby brother and extended family members perished. For 70 years she was married to Dr. Yanek (Jerzy) Nass (1927–2021). Yanek survived with his parents first in an underground bunker in the Polish town Jaworów, today Ukraine. He witnessed the atrocities committed by the Nazis and their Ukrainian collaborators. He was one of a small group of boys who fled briefly to the forests after joining Artek Hener. Most of the boys were killed. Lonka and Yanek immigrated to Israel, where they rebuilt their lives. THE LONKA PROJECT is a photographic tribute to the last Holocaust survivors around the world. Since 2019, hundreds of professional photographers, many world leaders in their respective fields, volunteered their talent not only to capture the human subjects artistically, but also to draw lessons and serve as memory keepers for tomorrow’s generations who will never know a Holocaust survivor. For the participating survivors around the world who generously opened their homes and hearts to the photographers, The Lonka Project carries their global message for tolerance, humanity and compassion in a world not rid of antisemitism and ethnic hatred. The rhythms of life do not mitigate the horrors of the past, yet the survivors continue to stand as a symbol of optimism. This book celebrates resilience and the power of life. We participating photographers believe it is our duty to shine a spotlight on the last living witnesses of the Holocaust, because truth cannot be defeated. Jim Hollander and Rina Castelnuovo Hollander editors As a publisher for over 40 years, I am used to receiving many book projects. Very few grab my attention at first sight. Such was The Lonka Project. As a son of a survivor, I immediately agreed to publish this unique album. It is rare that we publishers are presented with a project that so effectively reminds the world of the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the survivors. Ilan Greenfield CEO, Gefen Publishing House In 2018 – when photojournalists Jim Hollander and Rina Castelnuovo decided to address the continuing chasm in public awareness about World War II and the Nazi regime and started The Lonka Project – […] Jim and Rina set out to approach things with the simple mantra of a one subject\/one photographer construct that would soon ripple cross the globe and attract numerous marquee names from the world of photography [who] fell in step with the “no rules but with absolute control” of the edict given to all.… Rina and Jim’s resolve to pursue this universal body of work is nothing short of miraculous. Inspirational at its core.… Max Hirshfeld Blind magazine The international photo community has responded with enthusiasm.… Each of them managed to find a personal approach to conveying the survivors’ frailty and strength, resulting in masterful photos.… The Eye of Photography The portraits are as varied as the people they depict, as top photographers try to capture something of their essence and survival in a single frame. Dina Kraft Ha’aretz The result of their efforts is one of the largest feats of photojournalism ever attempted. Castelnuovo and Hollander have met scores of news photographers in a career of reporting on conflict in the Middle East, but the project also includes contributions from dozens of prominent commercial, art, fashion and studio photographers.… The result is an incredibly diverse set of pictures with no singular artistic theme. Oliver Holmes The Guardian The Lonka Project has never been more relevant and urgent. Peter Dench amateur photographer, UK I have been mesmerized by the book and decided to purchase several for dear friends. Kristen Joy Emack photographer, UK, Guggenheim Fellow - MacDowell Fellow - Cousins: LArtiere 2023 - Lucie Photo Book Award Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Hollander","offers":[{"title":"Hard cover","offer_id":50165958279488,"sku":"7801-52","price":270.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i334535.08981.jpg?v=1791179936"},{"product_id":"snapshot-the-israel-defense-forces-as-never-seen-before","title":"Snapshot The Israel Defense Forces as never seen before","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt age 70, Israel remains a military society. The Israel Defense Forces occupies a special place in the heart of the Israeli public. Surveys show that the IDF is Israel’s most beloved brand name – far above any other individual or institution. In its successes or failures, in wars and funerals, the IDF has been and remains the flag around which the country rallies. Israel calls its soldiers our sons and daughters – they protect us, and in return, they deserve our protection and support. In fact, the IDF is what enables Israel to be a sane, prosperous society. In a stormy, unstable region, in the face of rapidly intensifying threats, the IDF permits Israelis to live in the Middle East, but to feel like they’re in Europe. Without the stable security that the IDF achieves through its daily, Sisyphean efforts, today’s Israel would look very different – bloodier, more frightened, less secure. Snapshot is a unique project that offers us a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the IDF and the other security forces, as they have never been viewed before. Commentator Yoav Limor and photographer Ziv Koren were given exclusive access, allowing them to bring us an unfiltered view of Israel’s real war over our homeland – from covert attacks in Syria and the battle against terror to defending the borders. Their work also reveals the real war of daily struggles – for the advancement of women in the military, to integrate the ultra-Orthodox, to absorb immigrants and disadvantaged youth. It documents the IDF’s humanitarian aid missions to disaster sites around the world, and the technological breakthroughs that have transformed Israel into the start-up nation. Snapshot presents an unprecedented, insider’s view of some of the most exclusive and secretive IDF units: Sayeret Matkal and Shaldag (general staff and air force commando units), technology units of the intelligence division, and the Shabak (Israel Security Agency). The book also offers previously unpublished stories and photos from the war on terror, and border operations against Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS. Yoav Limor is a veteran journalist who has covered Israel’s defense establishment for the last 30 years. He previously served as writer and defense analyst for Ma’ariv daily newspaper and as its London bureau chief. He was a commentator on military affairs for Channel 1 and in recent years has written for Yisrael Hayom daily. Recently he served as the host for the Channel 2 morning show. Today he appears on Keshet as host of the morning show and documentary presenter. He authored the best-seller Captives in Lebanon (with Ofer Shelach), and is a regular lecturer in many forums in Israel and around the world. Ziv Koren is Israel’s premier photo journalist. Previously he worked as a photographer for Yediot Aharonot, and recently he has photographed for Yisrael Hayom and leading global media outlets. He is also Israel representative for the Polaris photo agency. Koren has published 17 books and displayed his work in dozens of exhibitions. His photos are regularly featured on the covers of major magazines in Israel and abroad, and have won many international prizes. Koren is a popular lecturer on photography in Israel and around the world. Limor and Koren’s collaboration over many years has enabled the creation of this exceptional book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziv Koren (photography)","offers":[{"title":"hardcover","offer_id":50305381663040,"sku":"938-3","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i229715.56957.jpg?v=1791179865"},{"product_id":"phantom-nation-2-volume-set","title":"Phantom Nation (2 Volume Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Meticulously researched.… These volumes are packed with more information than any single book on the history of Israel. Ben-Tekoa chronicles it all – from the early pre-state Zionists to the rebirth of the Jewish state, through the endless wars and terrorism to the present Holocaust denial and international anti-Semitism.…I highly recommend Ben-Tekoa’s work. Phantom Nation belongs in homes, libraries, and should be studied by all Israel support organizations.” Ruth King Board of Directors, Americans for a Safe Israel Who are the “Palestinians”? Why is there no book in any library on the planet narrating their history? Why are there no references in United Nations records to the “Palestinians” for the first quarter-century of UN resolutions of the Arab-Israeli conflict? Phantom Nation is an exhaustive survey of historical records and news accounts that demonstrates conclusively that the Arabs currently inhabiting the land of Israel have no indigenous ties to the area, and that “Palestinian” nationalism is verbal camouflage for belligerent Islam and functions as this generation’s politically correct, even fashionable mutation of the ageless fear, loathing and hatred of Jews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shai Ben Tekoa","offers":[{"title":"hard cover 2 volume boxed set","offer_id":50551718773056,"sku":"925-3","price":240.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"hard cover 2 volume boxed set with author's autograph","offer_id":50551729291584,"sku":"925-3","price":260.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652299253_500h.jpg?v=1745220725"},{"product_id":"right-hand-man-איש-ימינו","title":"Right Hand Man \/ איש ימינו","description":"\u003cp\u003eRight-Hand Man is the gripping story of Yechiel Kadishai, Menachem Begin’s right-hand man and confidant. Kadishai was by Begin’s side for decades, from the long years in the desert of opposition to Begin’s ascendance to the premiership; from meetings with world leaders and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize to the Lebanon War; from Begin’s resignation and seclusion until his death.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menachem Michaelson מנחם מיכלסון","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":50601574203712,"sku":"736-5","price":94.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hebrew","offer_id":50601574236480,"sku":"610-8","price":72.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652297365_500h.jpg?v=1746365251"},{"product_id":"שנאת-חינם-baseless-hatred-la-haine-gratuite","title":"שנאת חינם \\ Baseless Hatred \/ La Haine Gratuite","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is hatred? What is baseless hatred? And how does this basic human emotion affect our relationships, our communities, and our world? In this fascinating study, pharmacological researcher Rene H. Levy looks through a scientific, sociological, and religious lens at the causes and effects of baseless hatred, and offers a prescription for preventing and repairing its damaging consequences. Levy examines the psychological and neurobiological bases of baseless hatred, and shows how it destroys interpersonal relationships. Baseless hatred is understood within Jewish tradition to have been the cause of the longest exile of the Jewish people from the Land of Israel; Levy discusses the impact of baseless hatred – both from without and from within – on the State of Israel, including an analysis of Islamist anti-Zionist hostility and the more recent Western antisemitic opposition as well as the new existential questions posed by the post-Zionist movement. Finally, Levy shows how the cement that has kept the Jewish people united as a nation, known as arevut, “mutual responsibility,” proves to be the remedy for the devastating problem of baseless hatred. Visit this book's website at www.baselesshatred.com Reviews: “Hatred was at the core of the Holocaust and all its methods of annihilation. Yet in the wake of the Holocaust, hatred did not become a significant animus for the Jewish people. Every generation must evaluate the meaning of the Holocaust within the continuum of Jewish history. Rene Levy’s book, which deals systematically with the phenomenon of hatred – and specifically with baseless hatred – presents a gripping challenge: what are the ways and means for dealing with the dynamics of disputes and divisiveness, particularly expressions of baseless hatred, within the Jewish people? This is an opening for a vital discussion for all of us.” Avner Shalev , Chairman, Yad Vashem Directorate; Brigadier General, IDF “Rene Levy’s book Baseless Hatred attempts to pinpoint the fundamental source of evil and find ways to reduce it.… Levy analyzes the Jewish people as a whole, focusing with surgical precision on the State of Israel. Delving deep into various sources, historiosophy, theology, and the Zionist endeavor, this work presents an analysis of hatred among the people of Israel, including that which led to 1,878 years of exile. This book will find its place in the libraries of readers at the highest level. With its direct relevance to current events, Baseless Hatred will serve as a springboard for vital public discussions.” Professor Shevah Weiss , former Speaker of the Knesset; former Chairman, Yad Vashem Council “Hatred is a harsh sentiment that defies exact definition, and yet it is encountered by all of us at some point in our lives. Baseless hatred is identified by Jewish tradition as the cause for the destruction of the Second Temple, and thus as emblematic for the substantial personal and collective harm that has ensued. In its most extreme form, this kind of hate aims to exterminate one’s fellow man. Even when it is not totally eradicated, baseless hatred can be channeled and restrained. Levy’s book is an effective jumping-off point for discussion of this important subject.” Professor Dan Michman , Head of the International Institute for Holocaust Research and Incumbent of the John Najmann Chair of Holocaust Studies, Yad Vashem; Chair, Finkler Institute of Holocaust Research, Bar-Ilan University\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rene H. Levy","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":50603672731968,"sku":"530-9","price":68.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hebrew","offer_id":50603672764736,"sku":"532-3","price":64.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"French","offer_id":50603672797504,"sku":"531-6","price":64.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652295309_500h.jpg?v=1746435344"},{"product_id":"after-isis-america-iran-and-the-struggles-for-the-middle-east","title":"After ISIS: America, Iran, and the Struggles for the Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first comprehensive look at the defeat of ISIS and the future reshaping of the Middle East. Based on four years of on-the-ground reporting, research in ten countries in the Middle East, a thousand hours of interviews with key players and access to generals, spies, policymakers, soldiers and refugees, After ISIS provides a unique window into the battle for the heart and soul of the Muslim world, portraying why we need to be informed about changes on the ground after the defeat of ISIS. Understanding these events and the choices ahead will determine if ISIS and similar ideologies will reemerge, if a new war will take its place, or if a younger generation of leaders will create a new Middle East. As ISIS recedes, the decisions made in the region and in Washington matter more than ever. A must-read for policy-makers and everyone interested in the rise and defeat of ISIS and what happens next. A seasoned Middle East war reporter, Seth Frantzman…help[s] us understand the global jihadist phenomenon, its wider consequences and how to deal with it. Colonel Richard Kemp CBE Former Head of International Terrorism Intelligence, UK Cabinet Office Insightful and gripping reporting from the nightmare ISIS made. A tour de force of today’s, and probably tomorrow’s, bloody frontlines in the Middle East. Ambassador Alberto Fernandez President, Middle East Broadcasting Networks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seth J. Frantzman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50803258556736,"sku":"7023-09","price":68.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i252677.42493.jpg?v=1791179875"},{"product_id":"to-the-moon-on-a-plastic-bottle-the-story-behind-israels-start-up-babies","title":"To the Moon on a Plastic Bottle: The Story Behind Israel's Start-Up Babies","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo the Moon on a Plastic Bottle reveals the secrets behind the entrepreneurship craze of Israel's young generation, the engine that's leading the innovation train. Readers go behind the scenes of Israeli success through the amazing story of Yariv Bash, Kfir Damari, and Yonatan Weintraub, the three youths behind Project Beresheet, the first Israeli spacecraft that went all the way to the moon. Ten years after the phenomenal sensation of Start-Up Nation, we decided to investigate the source of Israeli-Jewish achievement from a fresh viewpoint. For the first time ever, we explain how the chaotic, audacious cultural style that has given Israelis a bad name around the world has taken a surprising turn in recent years. Israel’s culture has become a significant component of the success of young entrepreneurs operating in a knowledge-rich environment. In this book, we open a window onto the mysteries of the Israeli-Jewish innovation greenhouse. We explain how the young generation in Israel is essentially continuing the epic journey begun by their biblical forefather Abraham. Generous helpings of chutzpah and the Jewish talent for endless argument enable Israel's youth to dare to dream big. Against almost all odds, they can fall down and get up again. They can fail and then start over from the beginning ('Beresheet' in Hebrew). The story of the Beresheet spacecraft and its three founders is a microcosm of the larger story of this pioneering generation of young, daring entrepreneurs of the State of Israel. In a broader prism, it represents the essence of this tiny nation. Since the day of its establishment, Israel has functioned within a state of chaos – yet it continues to win. This is also the story of a people with unique social characteristics, which sanctifies military culture but refuses to accept authority. The Jewish nation is not afraid to take its complaints all the way up to the highest rank – God himself, while carefully maintaining an ancient and profound relationship with the moon as one of His influential creations. This book also offers revealing insights into how the State of Israel integrates religious conservativism with groundbreaking technological creativity. As Israeli youth sing in the lyrics of a popular song, He who believes is not afraid. Readers will relish the intimate details given by young Israeli entrepreneurs and the viewpoints of veteran innovators, based on personal conversations with the authors and interviews they granted to Israeli public media. This book is also the first time that Yariv, Kfir, and Yonatan share their unbelievable personal story with the general public. Their journey begins with a funny Facebook post and takes us through the decision to send a spacecraft to the moon despite no previous knowledge or financial means. By the time we reach the tension-filled landing, the entire nation is moonstruck.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Raviv and Linor Bar-el","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50803299483968,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i279713.31271.jpg?v=1791179880"},{"product_id":"justice-in-the-west-bank-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict-goes-to-court","title":"Justice in the West Bank?: : The Israeli-palestinian Conflict Goes to Court","description":"\u003cp\u003eJustice in the West Bank? A Black, White and Gray Zone is a book and documentary project and the first-ever insider look at the West Bank justice system. It is also a balanced, human story, which follows the key legal personalities of the West Bank courts and their interactions in the high-profile cases that have come to define the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Top IDF officials signed off on special never-before-given access to the chief West Bank prosecutor Maurice Hirsch, a South African-born, England-raised Jew whose parents were arrested and forced to flee for fighting against the apartheid regime in the late 1980s. Also weighing in, is the former chief justice Aharon Mishnayot who ushered in major reforms to expand Palestinian rights as well as several of the leading Jewish, Christian and Muslim attorneys who vigorously defend the Palestinians. Through this multi-lens perspective, we see up close and personal how Israel’s national security needs are weighed against her responsibilities as a democracy in the most complicated and notorious recent cases. We explore the fate of several dozen Palestinians who were convicted of murder, such as the rock throwing killer of American-Israeli Palmer, were sentenced to life in prison and then were released in the landmark Gilad Schalit prisoner exchange. Some were subsequently rearrested after the notorious kidnapping and killing of three Jewish teenagers, including American-Israeli Fraenkel, by Hamas operatives. They were arrested for their alleged links to Hamas more than for any evidence of their involvement. We see how Israel aims to reform its independent judiciary to better protect the rights of Palestinians, while the lawyers who defend Palestinians criticize the judiciary as illegal or unfair. We are reminded of what’s at stake for Israel, as we walk through the gory details of several terrorist attacks and the plight of the judiciary to bring justice to the victims and their families without sacrificing Israel’s status as the only beacon of democracy, however imperfect, in the Middle East. Makes for very interesting and colorful reading, which brings you closer to the complexities of the areas involved and how the fight against terrorism is conducted within the law and its constraints and limits.… The book significantly helps to attain the understanding. Elyakim Rubinstein former Israeli Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice and Attorney General Yonah Jeremy Bob vividly brings to life the drama of the Camp Ofer trials of Palestinian terror suspects, and provides readers with a rare perspective into the private lives and professional choices of the legal protagonists who [operate] there. Yuval Shany senior official of the UN Human Rights Committee and the Israel Democracy Institute Yonah is one of the world’s experts on Israeli military courts, a place he knows as a lawyer and reporter. For anyone interested in understanding the legal aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this book is essential reading. Yaakov Katz Editor-in-Chief, Jerusalem Post In the limited landscape of writings on the Military Courts in the West Bank Yonah Jeremy Bob’s book is an exceptional addition.… Bob successfully combines a serious and detailed discussion of the issues with the ability to paint a very live picture of people involved in the process, their background, fears, and dreams. Col. (res.) Liron Libman former IDF Chief Prosecutor and head of the International Law Division\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yonah Jeremy Bob","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50803369771328,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i253958.54974.jpg?v=1791265305"},{"product_id":"a-passion-for-israel","title":"A Passion for Israel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat would motivate a successful corporate lawyer to trade in his comfortable life in America for three weeks every year to volunteer for manual labor on Israeli military bases? Mark Werner, son of a Holocaust survivor, is an ardent Zionist seeking a personal way to show support for Israel. Sar-el is an organization that enables thousands of volunteers from all over the world to work in a civilian capacity on Israeli military bases, freeing up IDF soldiers for more serious duties. This book is based on journals the author kept during 14 Sar-el stints from 2006 to 2019. Werner describes working through a desert sandstorm, dealing with a scorpion in his bunk, taking refuge in a bomb shelter during a Palestinian missile attack, and more. Through simple activities—from packing kitbags and medical supplies for the soldiers to filling sandbags and assembling tank antennas—the volunteers work hard to make their contributions to the defense of Israel. The camaraderie that develops between volunteers and soldiers as they work side by side is their greatest reward. The story of an enriching volunteer experience like no other, A Passion for Israel provides a roadmap for others to show their support for the unique Jewish state.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Werner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50803406504256,"sku":"7023-24","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i282829.29506.jpg?v=1791179883"},{"product_id":"lone-voice-the-wars-of-isi-leibler","title":"Lone Voice: The Wars of Isi Leibler","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsi Leibler has been a central player in the global Jewish arena for over six decades. The preeminent Australian Jewish leader, he was pivotal in driving the issue of Soviet Jewry onto the international agenda. And he played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Israel and China and India. As Australia emerged from Britain’s shadow after WWII to punch above its diplomatic weight, so too Leibler propelled the Australian Jewish community into wielding disproportionate influence in global Jewish affairs. A key figure in the World Jewish Congress, he had no hesitation exposing corruption in its leadership or at the Holocaust Claims Conference. Pugnacious, colorful, principled, he befriended prime ministers, refuseniks, billionaires, Cold War warriors, Marxists, and diplomats to further the Jewish agenda, free Soviet Jews, support Israel, and fight antisemitism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzanne D. Rutland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50803464175936,"sku":"7023-22","price":150.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i289010.65099.jpg?v=1791179894"},{"product_id":"a-table-against-mine-enemies-israel-on-the-lawfare-front","title":"A Table Against Mine Enemies: Israel on the Lawfare Front","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe world is in the midst of a revolution in military affairs, caused by a shift from symmetric to asymmetric war, the digitization and globalization of information, and the automation of war by robotics and cyber aggression. In this modern environment, a new weapon known as lawfare plays an essential role. Lawfare is the use, or more correctly the misuse, of law as a weapon of combat – to embarrass Western countries, to constrain their armies, and in this way to achieve military objectives. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the world’s leading conflict on this new battlefront. Drawing on the personal stories of soldiers in the Israeli, UK and US armies, and on filings at the International Criminal Court, A Table Against Mine Enemies defines lawfare and related terms through personal stories; explains the four fundamental laws of war on which lawfare attacks are based; details Israel-based examples of lawfare in the separation barrier, the disputed territories, and flotilla attempts to break the blockade against importation of weapons to Gaza; and presents scenarios for the future of war and of lawfare, based on advanced electronics, robotics, cyber attacks, and machine autonomy. Lawfare is in the news every week, and will continue to appear over the coming decades. A Table Against Mine Enemies provides the information essential to understanding this new and revolutionary weapon of war.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larry M. Goldstein","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50819535405376,"sku":"896-6","price":102.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i226017.43217.jpg?v=1791179857"},{"product_id":"miriams-song","title":"Miriam's Song","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of Miriam Peretz' s life – the story of a mother and a homeland; of love for the Land of Israel, the State of Israel, and the Jewish people; and of the victory of spirit and faith. 1st Lieutenant Uriel Peretz, commander of a Golani Brigade Special Forces unit, dreamed of becoming the first Moroccan chief of staff of the IDF. But his mother Miriam sensed that her oldest son would not leave Lebanon safely. On the day he was drafted, she became a woman waiting for news of disaster. In November 1998, Uriel was fatally wounded by an explosive device planted by Hezbollah terrorists. He was 22. Miriam transformed the pain over his death into education and volunteer service. She began to visit schools and military bases, talking about her son’s leadership vision. Tragically, in March 2010 Miriam was forced to face another test. Her second son, Major Eliraz Peretz, was killed in an exchange of fire in the Gaza Strip. He died almost twelve years after he had eulogized his older brother: “Sometimes we pay a price for doing the right thing. The price of life.” Eliraz, who was 32, left behind a wife and four children, including a baby just two months old. Overnight, the mother who lost two sons – as well as her husband, whose heart couldn’t bear the death of his oldest son – became a symbol of grief and of strength. In December 2010, IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi awarded her a medal of appreciation. He said: “Miriam’s ability to continue to express her deep pain and channel it into a contribution to the education and formation of future generations, serves as an example and model of inspiration for us all.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smadar Shir","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50822292930880,"sku":"875-1","price":132.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50842444628288,"sku":"835-5","price":98.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652298751.jpg?v=1750980757"},{"product_id":"we-dared-to-live-a-tale-of-courage-and-survival","title":"We Dared To Live: A Tale of Courage and Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbrashe Szabrinski used the Yiddish typewriter given to him by his son Joe to record his unique story of survival and courage during the dark days of WWII. But it was only after his father's death that Joe found out the extent of Abrashe's exploits as a leader of the partisans who fought the Nazis in the forests of Lithuania. An officer in the Polish army, Abrashe fled ghettos and forced labor camps, joined the resistance in Vilna, and became not only a fighter, but also commander of partisan units serving under the Red Army. Alongside well-known figures such as Abba Kovner, he helped blow up bridges, railroad tracks, and munitions convoys, slowing down the Nazi war machine. An outspoken critic of those who headed the Judenrat as well as leaders of ideological movements, Abrashe speaks directly to us. His straightforward, unpretentious style makes his descriptions of heroic deeds his own and others all the more riveting. This remarkable memoir is enhanced with historical notes that help the reader follow Abrashe Szabrinski's journey and learn more about the people he encounters along the way. Like many Holocaust survivors, Abrashe did not divulge the entire story of his survival to his children. Dared to Live is his legacy to them, their children and grandchildren, and to us. Reviews: An engrossing saga that adds significantly to the body of Holocaust literature. Abraham H. Foxman , National Director, Anti-Defamation League\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joe Sabrin with Chris Moore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50822323470656,"sku":"743-3","price":54.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i120990.15644.jpg?v=1791265302"},{"product_id":"israels-edge-the-story-of-the-idfs-most-elite-unit-talpiot","title":"Israel's Edge: The Story of the IDF's Most Elite Unit - Talpiot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow will Israel keep its strategic edge over an increasingly dangerous Iran? Israel has been preparing for this day by creating a special and secretive IDF unit called Talpiot. Instead of being trained to fight, the few soldiers each year selected for Talpiot are taught how to think. In order to join this unit they have to commit to being in the army for ten years, rather than the three years a normal soldier serves. Talpiots are taught advanced level physics, math and computer science as they train with soldiers from every other branch of the IDF. The result: young men and women become research and development machines. Talpiots have developed battle ready weapons that only Israel’s top military officers and political leaders know about. They have also dramatically improved much of the weapons already in Israel’s arsenal. Talpiot has been tasked with keeping Israel a generation ahead of a rapidly strengthening and technologically capable Iran. Talpiots contribute to all of the areas that will be most important to the IDF as Iran becomes even more powerful including missile technology, anti-missile defense, cyber-warfare, intelligence, satellite technology and high powered imaging. Talpiot soldiers have also been a major factor in the never ending fight against Israel’s other enemies and many have left the R\u0026amp;D lab to fly fighter planes, serve in the field as commanders of elite army ground units and at sea commanding Israel’s fleet of naval ships. After leaving the army, Talpiots have become a major force in the Israeli economy, developing some of Israel’s most famous and powerful companies. Israel’s Edge contains dozens of interviews with Talpiot graduates and some of the early founders of the program. It explains Talpiot's highly successful recruiting methods and discloses many of the secrets of the program's success. The book also profiles some of the most successful businesses founded by Talpiot graduates including CheckPoint, Compugen, Anobit, recently bought by Apple, and XIV, recently bought by IBM. No other military unit has had more of an impact on the State of Israel and no other unit will have more of an impact in the years ahead. The soldiers of Talpiot are truly unsung heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason Gewirtz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50822499729728,"sku":"713-6","price":62.9,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i12143.054083.jpg?v=1791179844"},{"product_id":"the-aaronsohn-saga","title":"The Aaronsohn Saga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA celebrated botanist, who had won world fame as the discoverer of “wild wheat,” Aaron Aaronsohn (1876–1919) created the first Jewish Agricultural Experiment Station in Palestine – then under Turkish rule – in 1910. His venture was supported and funded from the u.s. by a group which included Julius Rosenwald, Justices Louis D. Brandeis and Felix Frankfurter (both later on the u.s. Supreme Court), Judah L. Magnes (later President of the Hebrew University), and Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah. In World War I, reacting against the oppressive Turkish regime, Aaronsohn founded a Jewish spy organization, nili, to help the British in the forthcoming battle for Palestine. Here is told the story of Aaronsohn, who is revealed as a master of strategy, and his sister Sarah, whose self-sacrificing devotion to the cause shows her to be a great historic personality in her own right. Historian Shmuel Katz here rectifies the absence of a comprehensive biography of Aaronsohn and the nili spy ring. Meticulously researched British War Office intelligence documents and the letters and field reports of nili’s central figures illustrate the crucial contribution made by nili to the British conquest of Palestine. Powerfully written, with deep sensitivity to the emotional lives of the people portrayed, The Aaronsohn Saga is both solid history and a marvelous read. Reviews: Laurence Weinbaum Jewish Affairs …Katz’s language is fluent and engaging, [reading] more like a novel than a work of history. He paints colourful portraits of all the main fi gures in the epoch and in doing so he also provides a fine picture of the life and times of the Yishuv and its relations with the outside world. In the contemporary review of the 1936 travelogue Palestine on the Eve, by the Hungarian-born journalist Ladislas Farrago, a British writer wrote: ‘…one day, truth will emerge from the well, and the Empire will learn what it owed to Aaron and Sarah Aaronsohn, Avshalom Feinberg, and others of that devoted band, who endured and died for their faith under the inspiration of Aaron.’ Thanks to the indefatigable efforts and meticulous scholarship of Shmuel Katz, it seems that ‘one day’ may have finally arrived.” Jewish Book World “Shmuel Katz’ newest book explores the contributions of this remarkable Jewish\/Palestinian hero. Aaronsohn was an agronomist who had an international reputation as one of the most creative thinkers on the subject of soil and soil nutrients…But Aaronsohn’s scientific contributions pale in comparison to his heroism…Aaronsohn risked his own life because he believed not only in the greatness of science but also in the greatness of the collective spirit.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shmuel Katz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874881179968,"sku":"416-6","price":86.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i16461.28698.jpg?v=1791179756"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-an-underground","title":"The Story of an Underground","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of the fighting underground of the Jews of Kovno, Lithuania, in World War II. The authors, historians Zvie A. Brown and Dov Levin, were themselves members of the Kovno underground, and this well-researched book – based on documentary material, verbal testimonies, and written memoirs of witnesses, among other sources – is supplemented by the authors’ own personal accounts. The authors here describe the first steps of the organized Jewish underground in the Kovno Ghetto, its desperate search for allies outside the ghetto, and its first bloodstained attempts to break through the ring of isolation and establish a base of support for partisan battle. They relate the insurgence at its height: contacts with partisans in the forest, acquisition of weapons and equipment, and training of fighters for partisan warfare. They also analyze the complex relationship between the Jewish fighting organization on the one hand, and the Council of Elders and the Jewish police on the other, as well as the active assistance these official organizations gave to the underground. The text goes on to describe the operations of the partisans, many of whom were fighters from the Kovno Ghetto, and the process by which the fighters were accepted into Soviet partisan units. The authors paint a picture of daily life in the partisan brigades, including the tense relationship between the Jewish and non-Jewish fighters. They relate the final days of the underground as the ghetto was being destroyed, and then the last journey of the Kovno brigades from the forest bases back to liberated Kovno.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvie A. Brown, Dov Levin and Jessica Settbon (translator from Hebrew)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50918246383936,"sku":"616-0","price":120.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i110137.85877.jpg?v=1791179824"},{"product_id":"defensive-shield","title":"Defensive Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsrael Defense Force Brigadier General Gal Hirsch has taken part in all of Israel’s military confrontations since 1982, leaving a unique signature on a wide scope of strategic thinking owing to his deep understanding of operational art and military planning. In 2009, Hirsch’s autobiographical book in Hebrew, War Story, Love Story, was published and instantly appeared on the Israeli bestseller list where it stayed for many months. The description of his own personal journey offers deep, open-minded, and critical insights into the most significant milestones in Israel’s defense in the past 30 years, in which he played a key role. This new, revised, and reconceived English edition of the book offers international readers a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, contextual description of Israeli national defense developments, serving as a valuable tool for understanding contemporary security challenges in the Middle East. The book has been praised as a lesson in leadership, bravery, and endurance. It is a remarkable testimony to the bond between the Jewish people and its Bible and land.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gal Hirsch גן הירש","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50922880303424,"sku":"865-2","price":98.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i22463.38793.jpg?v=1791179851"},{"product_id":"buy-defensive-shield-and-get-follow-me-eighteen-essential-lessons-on-leadership-for-half-prince","title":"Buy \"Defensive Shield\" for full price and get \"Follow Me\" in Hebrew or English for NIS 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe regular retail price is NIS 110 for \u003cstrong\u003eDefensive Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e and NIS 70 for \u003cstrong\u003eFollow Me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you can buy both for NIS 140. That's Defensive Shield for the regular price and \u003cstrong\u003eFollow Me \u003c\/strong\u003eEighteen Essential Lessons on Leadership \u003cstrong\u003efor only only 30 Shekels. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefensive Shield by Gal Hirsch  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsrael Defense Force Brigadier General Gal Hirsch has taken part in all of Israel’s military confrontations since 1982, leaving a unique signature on a wide scope of strategic thinking owing to his deep understanding of operational art and military planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2009, Hirsch’s autobiographical book in Hebrew, War Story, Love Story, was published and instantly appeared on the Israeli bestseller list where it stayed for many months. The description of his own personal journey offers deep, open-minded, and critical insights into the most significant milestones in Israel’s defense in the past 30 years, in which he played a key role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis new, revised, and reconceived English edition of the book offers international readers a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, contextual description of Israeli national defense developments, serving as a valuable tool for understanding contemporary security challenges in the Middle East.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has been praised as a lesson in leadership, bravery, and endurance. It is a remarkable testimony to the bond between the Jewish people and its Bible and land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Follow Me by Gal Hirsch the leadership philosophy of Brigadier-General Gal Hirsch is condensed into eighteen crucial lessons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind Your Inner Voice\u003cbr\u003eCultivate Steadfastness\u003cbr\u003eDemonstrate Backbone\u003cbr\u003eAdopt the “We before I” Attitude\u003cbr\u003eEnvision the Actual and the Possible (Two Pictures)\u003cbr\u003eInspire Vision\u003cbr\u003ePrepare to Pay a Price\u003cbr\u003ePlay Each Role as Your Last\u003cbr\u003eKnow That Values Determine Results\u003cbr\u003eDevelop Knowledge for Decision Making\u003cbr\u003eEmpower Your Professionalism via Learning\u003cbr\u003eBe First among Equals (Two-Millimeter Leadership)\u003cbr\u003eProtect Your People\u003cbr\u003eAlways Accomplish the Mission\u003cbr\u003eCreate a Leadership-Developing Environment (LDE)\u003cbr\u003eUse a New Language\u003cbr\u003eDevelop Self-Confidence and Courage\u003cbr\u003eDisplay Humility and Reverence\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gal Hirsch גן הירש","offers":[{"title":"Hebrew","offer_id":50922952622400,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"ENG-US- English (United States)","offer_id":50922952655168,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652298652_500h_f5cb945a-915c-4081-8ade-a97ae4cb9e5a.jpg?v=1753865016"},{"product_id":"the-jews-secret-fleet-הצי-הסודי-של-היהודים","title":"The Jews' Secret Fleet   הצי הסודי של היהודים","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jews’ Secret Fleet is the dramatic story of the rescue of Jews from Europe after World War II by North American Jewish volunteers. The book includes a brilliant introduction by Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill and author of numerous books on history and geography. A renowned book that is now the basis for a new documentary film by Alan Rosenthal entitled Waves of Freedom . The film is being shown in film festivals throughout the US and Israel. The Jews’ Secret Fleet , is the only authentic book that covers the full participation of 240 volunteers from North America. These men sailed from the USA to Eretz Israel on 10 ships, bringing some 35,000 survivors of the Holocaust. The book details their remarkable journey. The book documents in words and pictures the story so dramatically told in Leon Uris', The Exodus . It tells the real story of the actual people some of whom were represented by Uris' fictionalized characters. The individuals and the personal stories that inspired the characters Ari Ben Canaan played by Paul Newman in the movie, Katherine Kitty Fremont, Bruce Sutherland, Karen Hansen Clement, Dov Landau and others are documented in this book. Listen to a Sailor's Story , a July 16, 2007 Nextbook.com interview with unlikely Exodus crew-member Jack Johnson from Alaska, who recalls his part in this great episode of modern Jewish history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction by Sir Martin Gilbert Forward, by Paul Shulman (The first commander of the Israeli Navy) Preface The Blockade-Runners Illegal Immigration: An Overview Creating the Fleet in America Josiah Wedgewood Beauharnois Haganah Norsyd \/ Baboa and the Biryah Akbel II Haim Arlosofoff Ulua Ben Hecht Abril Hatikvah Tradewinds Exodus President Warfield Geula Paducah and the Jewish State Northland Atzmaut and Kibbutz Galuyot Pan Cresent and Pan York What the British Knew and Didn't Know The Story Continues Reviews: This is a no-holds barred reality check on how the Brits with Arab oil on their mind did all they could to keep Jewish Birth-right peoples from entering Palestine - the Jewish homeland.... Bob and Barbara Epstein, Outdoor Florida The Jews Secret Fleet is full of stories as dramatic as that of the Exodus. It reminds us that American Jews played a small, yet significant role in the creation of the Jewish state. Four of the American vessels became the first warships in the fledgling Israeli navy. The bravery displayed by these American volunteers for Aion should not be forgotten, and this book helps make certain they will receive their historical due. Henry Srebrnik, Washington Jewish Week I am pleased to know that a book covering your remarkable experiences will be published in the near future and preserve for all time one of the most glorious chapters in Jewish history. What miracles you accomplished against such overpowering odds, in the face of such dangers, is a story that has few parallels and will be an inspiration to our people forever. Leon Uris, Author of The Exodusr Dramatic, moving and engrossing, this is the story of some 200 young American seamen who sailed the so-called illegal ships and carried half of the 70,000 survivors of the Holocaust to the land of Israel. With careful documentation and often poignant and amusing anecdotes, Joseph Hochstein and Murray Greenfield have recorded the historic role that American volunteers played in the birth of Israel - an inspiring and exciting part of history that must never be forgotten. Ruth Gruber Author of Raquela: A Woman of Israel and Rescue: The Exodus of Ethiopian Jews\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murray S. Greenfield with introduction by Sir Martin Gilbert","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":50975675253056,"sku":"517-0","price":100.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hebrew","offer_id":50975675285824,"sku":"590-3","price":62.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652295170_500h.jpg?v=1755425599"},{"product_id":"mossad-exodus","title":"Mossad Exodus","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1977, Israel’s Mossad spy agency was given an assignment far different from its usual cloak and dagger activities. It was ordered by then Prime Minister Menachem Begin to rescue thousands of Ethiopian Jewish refugees in Sudan and “deliver them to me” in the Jewish state. No stranger to action in enemy countries, the agency established a covert forward base in a deserted holiday village in Sudan, and deployed a handful of operatives to launch and oversee the exodus of the refugees to the Promised Land, by sea and by air, in the early 1980s. Gad Shimron, the author of this book, was one of their number. First published in Hebrew in 1998, this updated English version of the book offers a thrilling firsthand account of how the operation was put in place, and how the Mossad team in Sudan brought it off, despite great personal risk, running a partying vacation spot for wealthy tourists by day as they stole through the Sudanese desert to rescue desperate refugees by night. The book sheds light on American involvement in the latter stages of the operation, when the White House facilitated an airlift of Ethiopian Jews and the CIA station in Khartoum sheltered the last Mossad operatives, on the run from Libyan secret service agents, and spirited them out of Sudan in special boxes labeled “Diplomatic Mail.” Enhanced by Gad Shimron’s wide-ranging historical observations and his crisp, incisive prose, this is at once an entertaining read and a powerful tale of idealistic heroism. Reviews: “I would like to thank you for your book…. You merit a citation for this constructive deed. I hope the book will be widely distributed and will inspire us all.” –Meir Amit, former Director of the Mossad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gad Shimron","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51049416884544,"sku":"403-6","price":72.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i13321.11506.jpg?v=1791179752"},{"product_id":"pepper-silk-ivory","title":"Pepper, Silk \u0026 Ivory","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a missing page in Jewish history. We tend to assume that Jewish history is to be found in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and the Americas – but not in the Far East. Pepper, Silk \u0026amp; Ivory has discovered that missing page, revealing the amazing stories of Jews who both benefitted from and contributed to the Far East. You will read about the “uncrowned Jewish king of China,” the indefatigable World War II refugees in Kobe, the woman who refused to give up until the Japanese constitution included rights for women and children, and the baseball player who became an American spy in Japan, as well as the Jew who served as Singapore’s first prime minister, the amusing comedy of errors surrounding the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng, the smart and eccentric woman who introduced China to the West and never went anywhere without her pet gibbon, and the extraordinary tale of the sixteenth-century Marrano physician in India. Jewish contributors to Eastern music and the Jewish members of Mao Zedong’s inner circle also have their stories told. Consummate storyteller Marvin Tokayer, Lifetime Honorary Rabbi of Japan’s Jewish community, draws on half a century of personal experiences and a wealth of knowledge as he, in concert with writer and television producer Dr. Ellen Rodman, weaves together the characters and history of the Jews of the Far East into this fascinating book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvin Tokayer and Ellen Rodman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51068109357376,"sku":"647-4","price":88.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i109525.53966.jpg?v=1791179823"},{"product_id":"blue-team-dynamics","title":"Blue Team Dynamics: Three Proven Leadership Principles Inspired by IDF Sources for Business and Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the military world, simulating the enemy to test your responses is a well-known method to check up on a unit’s readiness. In such simulations, your own friendly forces are the blue team, and those who play the adversaries are the red team. At the end of the day, it is the blue team’s dynamics that make the difference between mission success and failure. This is true for a fighter-jet formation on its way to destroying a Syrian nuclear reactor, and it’s true for corporate managers and their team facing an unpredictable market. The blue team’s dynamics are what make the difference. After identifying and isolating the three core command, leadership, and management principles – the DNA of blue team dynamics – over a process of several years, Yaakov Lappin interviewed ten sources, senior and former members of the Israeli defense establishment, some with extensive civilian executive experience, who share how they have personally applied the three principles of the blue team dynamics system: The after-action review culture When and how to transition between routine and emergency modes How to manage long-term change A triangle links these three pillars together. The ability to consistently learn from the past and stay relevant for the future makes navigating the present with success much more likely. The IDF sources who shared their powerful insights and stories in this book provide the ultimate insider’s view on the application of blue team dynamics for your team.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yaakov Lappin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51388213264704,"sku":"7864-09","price":79.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i350218.66332.jpg?v=1791179995"},{"product_id":"אחות-ציון_sister-of-zion","title":"אחות ציון  Sister of Zion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Hebrew edition of Sister of Zion, Achot Tzion. A chance encounter in a convent in the Old City of Jerusalem at the height of the Six-Day War reveals the thrilling biography of a young Jewish girl brought into the arms of the Catholic faith. Forced to flee Bulgaria during the Second World War, Regine Canetti and her family boarded an illegal immigrant ship headed for Eretz Israel. But when the boat sank in a storm, Regine lost half her family. Alone in a strange land, her choices steered her toward her path in life, to new encounters and travels, and ultimately to an ancient-new religion. The life story of Sister Regine highlights the tragedy of the White Paper restrictions on Jewish immigration during the British mandate, the relations between the Church and the Jews following the Second Vatican Convention, and the experience of life in Israel during some of its critical moments in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"רות דנון Ruth Danon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ English","offer_id":51084658409792,"sku":"846-1","price":56.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback \/ HEB- Hebrew","offer_id":51084639502656,"sku":"D-6688","price":84.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789652298461_500h.jpg?v=1758788681"},{"product_id":"hinenu-israel-at-ten-million","title":"HINENU: Israel at Ten Million","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsrael has reached a population of 10 million. Within months of hitting this milestone, the country released its first census in 15 years, outlining the demographics of these 10 million people by gender, age, religion, location, and place of origin. American photographer David Shlachter traveled throughout Israel to document the population at this landmark, capturing portraits and human stories from a sample of 100 people who proportionally reflect the overall demographics of the country. All portraits and stories were captured during the October 7th War, providing unique insight into the nuanced experiences of people living through a period of intense conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Shlachter (Photography)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51100389114176,"sku":"7864-25","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i349580.83743.jpg?v=1791179990"},{"product_id":"stern-the-man-and-his-gang","title":"Stern The Man and his Gang","description":"\u003cp\u003eStern: The Man and His Gang traces Abraham Stern’s evolution from hated gangster to folk hero and chronicles the military and political deeds of the thousand Jews who joined his war against England. In the 1940s, before there was an Israel, the Holy Land was rocked by warfare and violence, and no militia was fiercer than the band of Jewish revolutionaries known as the Stern Gang. Stern: The Man and His Gang by Zev Golan is the first English-language account of the life of Abraham Stern, the charismatic poet who founded the underground that called itself the “Fighters for the Freedom of Israel.” Stern: The Man and His Gang also provides a comprehensive history of the gang’s operations in the years 1940-48, when it fought what it called British imperialism in the Mideast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Golan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51181756154176,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i96922.78882.jpg?v=1791179798"},{"product_id":"october-7th-bearing-witness","title":"October 7th Bearing Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003eOctober 7th: Bearing Witness is more than a collection of photographs. It is a historical record of the immense tragedy, loss, and pain of that day, and of the resilience, courage, and unity the Israeli people showed in the days and months that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a carefully curated narrative, the book features letters from soldiers who have given their lives for their country since October 7th, alongside eulogies delivered at their funerals. These personal testimonies are a reminder of the sacrifices made and of the enduring spirit of a nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book stands as a testament to the events of October 7th, so that they are never forgotten or denied, and as a commitment to the solemn vow of \"Never Again.\" It speaks to readers everywhere who value historical insight and the stories of national endurance and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chen G Schimmel (Photography)","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51184948150592,"sku":"d9120-99","price":159.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i35119.410773.jpg?v=1791179997"},{"product_id":"a-voice-called","title":"A Voice Called","description":"\u003cp\u003eContact us for information about bulk orders . “A VOICE CALLED” - STORIES OF JEWISH HEROISM is a collection of articles about some of the great Jewish heroes of modern times. The book is a collage of role-models and inspiring makers of Jewish history. The first chapter tells the story of Theodor Herzl, father of modern Zionism, who died at the age of forty-four. He accomplished so much in just a few short years. His story is followed by an array of chapters about unique heroes and heroines including poets and song-writers, spies and underground fighters, soldiers and statesmen, boxers and a basketball player, a religious Christian, an astronaut and many others. The stories are written to shed light on Jewish history and to inspire the reader to live in the present with pride and dignity and to help build a better future. Some of the heroes are famous like Chaim Nachman Bialik, Sarah Aaronsohn, Rachel the Poetess, David Marcus and Menachem Begin. Other chapters deal with little known heroes like Michael Halpern, Manya Shochat and Zivia Lubetkin and then there are the unsung heroes like Michael Levin, Adam Bier, Alex Singer and Brian Bebchick. Readers will meet courageous fighters like Roi Klein and inspiring poets like Naomi Shemer. They will learn about the struggle after 1967 to free Soviet Jews from perspectives on both sides of the Iron Curtain. The book title takes its name from a poem by the great Hebrew poetess and fighting partisan Hannah Senesh who wrote, “A voice called and I went”. Hannah answered an inner calling when she moved to Israel in 1939 and again when she volunteered to parachute into Nazi occupied Europe to help rescue her Jewish people. She gave her life to light a fire that continues to burn brightly today. The legacy of these inspiring Jewish heroes is one that will remain with the reader for an eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yossi Katz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51238960628032,"sku":"480-7","price":70.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i76070.87186.jpg?v=1791179786"},{"product_id":"heroes-of-palmar","title":"Heroes of Palmar: How One IDF Unit Revolutionized Combat Medicine in Gaza","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Tuvia Book's fascinating memoir, with its extraordinary accompanying photographs, pays tribute to the selfless men and women of his IDF PALMAR combat medical extraction unit. It highlights their unwavering dedication and courage in providing life-saving medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in the Swords of Iron war in Gaza. The unit's emphasis on speed and efficiency has been pivotal in saving lives and ensuring swift evacuations in extremely challenging circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Tuvia Book","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51388545696064,"sku":"7864-28","price":62.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i349356.27172.jpg?v=1791179989"},{"product_id":"entebbe","title":"Entebbe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifty years after Entebbe, Yehuda Gottlieb’s impactful journal amplifies the legend and legacy of that historic operation, shedding light on the courage and resilience demonstrated not only by the rescuers, but by the hostages themselves. In the context of the heroism demanded of our many hostages from October 7, 2023, Yehuda’s story resonates even deeper, reminding us of the timeless challenges our people face – and our enduring ability to meet them. Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel A rare and authentic testimony of the days of captivity in Operation Entebbe, written in real time.… This is not merely a personal story, but a document of profound historical significance – a living, authentic voice from within the hostage experience. Sorin Hershko, Entebbe hero; co-founder, LOTEM–Making Nature Accessible A cultural treasure, offering a rare, personal glimpse into Operation Entebbe and completing a crucial piece of its historical puzzle. Avner Avraham, former Mossad operative; deputy editor, Intelligence Heritage Center Written in captivity, this remarkable diary reveals the fear, resilience, and humanity of the hostages – culminating in the moment Israeli soldiers burst into the terminal, calling out in Hebrew, “We’ve come to take you home.” Gadi Ilan, former Israeli soldier, participant in the Entebbe rescue operation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ester Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hard Cover","offer_id":51538773082432,"sku":"7864-33","price":86.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i353939.0582.jpg?v=1791180008"},{"product_id":"padani-פדני","title":"Padani פדני","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePadani - A Family Story is a three-generation saga based on the true story of the Padani jewelry family. The family story begins in Odessa after the October Revolution, and spans throughout the Holocaust and World War II until immigration Israel after 1948.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe future of the family changes when Henry, the patriarch, who was a jeweler in Belgium and forced to work in Israel as a bartender, meets a wealthy businessman who asks him to design a bracelet for his wife. The immaculate quality of his work paved the way for Henry and quickly became the token of the Padani Company, which set up its first store at the Sheraton Hotel in 1962.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the captivating story of Henry Padney, a talented and diligent goldsmith, who survived the Holocaust and became the leading jeweler in Tel Aviv from the days of the establishment of the state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the Padani company is considered the leading jewelry chain in Israel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gefen Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ English","offer_id":51540660486464,"sku":"7864-02","price":86.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback \/ Hebrew","offer_id":51540662616384,"sku":"heb-f_1524","price":94.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789657864029_500h_f6b5f465-13b8-4d0b-b432-49c9d5efaae4.jpg?v=1771858595"},{"product_id":"heroes-of-palmar-special-offer-for-members-of-the-palmar-unit","title":"Heroes of Palmar - Special Offer for Members of the Palmar Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr Tuvia Book's fascinating memoir, with its extraordinary accompanying photographs, pays tribute to the selfless men and women of his IDF PALMAR combat medical extraction unit. It highlights their unwavering dedication and courage in providing life-saving medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield in the Swords of Iron war in Gaza. The unit's emphasis on speed and efficiency has been pivotal in saving lives and ensuring swift evacuations in extremely challenging circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Tuvia Book","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":51585472889152,"sku":"7864-28","price":54.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/9789657864289_500.jpg?v=1766923277"},{"product_id":"holy-moly-land","title":"Holy Moly Land","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou’re Right, It Didn’t Start on October 7. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is currently one of the most debated and emotional topics on social media. But beyond the headlines, protests, and political slogans lies a far more complex story — one rooted in history, identity, religion, displacement, trauma, nationalism, and competing narratives that stretch back generations. In Holy Moly Land, Ashley Waxman Bakshi takes readers on a deeply researched and highly accessible journey through the origins and evolution of the conflict, examining the events, ideologies, and historical turning points that continue to shape the Middle East today. From ancient connections to the land and the rise of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism, to wars, terrorism, peace negotiations, media narratives, and the global polarization surrounding Israel and Palestine, the book untangles difficult topics in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy to follow. Blending history with personal experience, Ashley explores how identity, culture, and political narratives influence the way people understand the conflict — and why so many conversations around it become emotionally charged and deeply divisive. Rather than offering simplistic answers, Holy Moly Land invites readers to think critically, question assumptions, and better understand the human realities behind one of the world’s most enduring conflicts. Whether you are approaching this subject for the first time or have followed it for years, this book offers an informative, thought-provoking, and deeply personal perspective on a conflict that continues to shape global politics and public discourse\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashley Waxman Bakshi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":52804747559232,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/holy_moly_new.jpg?v=1791180014"},{"product_id":"the-jewish-revolution","title":"The Jewish Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith The Jewish Revolution classical Zionism has found its true interpretation. In the highest tradition of the soldier-statesman, Dr. Israel Eldad advocates a form of Zionism that is unpopular in conventional society. He condemns “establishmentarian,” “social-club” Zionism as a belittling of Jewish history and a threat to Jewish lives. In its place, he calls for a revolutionary creed – one that dares assert its right to the Jewish homeland; not as defined by diplomats, politicians and Security Council Resolutions, but in biblical, historical terms. He boldly declares that Jewish “diplomacy” failed to save millions of European Jews, and he accuses world leaders of inviting new Holocausts by denying history’s lessons and ignoring its imperatives. He warns the Jewish people that it can rely only on its own forces, and he offers a solution to the Arab problem in the Middle East. The Jewish Revolution combines the passion of the patriot, the logic of the scholar and the sweep of the historian. Reviews: Table of Contents Introduction An Existence of Nonconformity The Fall of the Bastille Sources of Zionism — Two Old and One New New Zionism vs. the New Left, or the Joseph Complex Zionism as Liberation, Revolution and Renaissance Right, Necessary and Possible The Zionist Front in Soviet Russia Intermezzo, Rhapsody, Caesura Eretz Yisrael or Palestine The Arab-Jewish Conflict Before Any Court of Justice Jordan Is a River Not a State Israel and Ishmael Three Points of No Return and Three Stages of Salvation Israel Afterword by Arieh Eldad\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Israel Eldad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53118164107584,"sku":"414-2","price":76.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i17439.48722.jpg?v=1791179758"},{"product_id":"the-letters-of-jonathan-netanyahu-hc","title":"The Letters of Jonathan Netanyahu (hc)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Air France flight was hijacked, and 106 passengers, many of them Israeli citizens, were taken hostage in Entebbe, Uganda. On the 4th of July 1976they were rescued. The story of this dramatic rescue has become legend, and Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Netanyahu, who led the operation and was killed during its execution, has become a modern-day hero. As the world struggles with the barbarity of terrorism, the story of Entebbe, and Jonathan Netanyahu's role in it, are an inspiring and moving testimony to the ideals of democracy and freedom. The Letters of Jonathan Netanyahu is a collection of personal letters penned by Netanyahu over a period of thirteen years, from high school in Philadelphia to the raid at Entebbe. Yoni – as he was known to family, friends, and the Israeli nation – is revealed as a devoted and serious man, deeply dedicated to his country and the soldiers under his command. According to General Shlomo Gazit, a former Chief of Israel Military Intelligence, Yoni had a complex personality; on the one hand, he was a superb warrior and commander, brave and devoted; yet on the other hand, he was a man blessed with many other talents, with a rich and fertile imagination and an exceptionally analytical mind. It is this breadth of character that emanates from his letters. In his stunning introduction to The Letters of Jonathan Netanyahu, Herman Wouk describes the book as “fortuitous, not a deliberately created work of art,” that succeeds in exposing an intimate dimension of a remarkable young man. And of the Entebbe operation itself, Wouk comments “its fame does not dim…in the continuing struggle of civilized men against the mounting global crime of terrorism, Entebbe shines, a beacon in dense gloom.” Against this sobering backdrop, Jonathan Netanyahu emerges as the very essence of heroism, morality and idealism. Since the founding of modern Israel, its officers have instructed their men to 'follow me,' leading by example and taking the greatest risk in order to inspire those in their charge to higher ideals. Although more than twenty-five years have passed since the Entebbe raid, Yoni Netanyahu remains more than ever the embodiment of all that Israel, and the civilized, democratic world, is striving for. Reviews: “Yoni’s unpretentious accounts of his accomplishments, simply written and thus the more grand make him the convincing hero he was, and make us wish that more like him were among us.' The Boston Globe\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Netanyahu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706536067392,"sku":"267-2","price":76.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i14417.03487_f40d9ce2-b2c3-448a-8ec0-4b6792478b2d.jpg?v=1791180944"},{"product_id":"alex-building-a-life","title":"Alex Building a Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is the story of an American who fell defending Israel told in his letters, journals and drawings. Reviews: In many parts of the Jewish world it is taken for granted that today we live in a “post-Zionist” era, that Jewish nationalism is (was) a “quaint” idea that may have made sense at one time - when downtrodden Jews needed a safe haven from persecution - but no longer has contemporary relevance, and that Israel is not, or at least not to be, the central focus of the Jewish world. If Alex Singer had been alive today, he would have strongly disagreed with all those points: That was not the life he lived and it certainly was not the ideal for which he died. Most readers may never have heard of Alex Singer, an American Jew by birth, an Israeli and an officer in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) by choice. Alex’s life was cut tragically short by a terrorist’s bullet while he led his platoon on a patrol in Southern Lebanon. Just how great the tragedy becomes clear when reading the selections from Alex’s writings (letters and diaries) and his drawings that are gathered by his parents and published as Alex - Building a Life. Alex was a remarkable young man. Earnest, studious, and industrious, Alex was a success at everything he did: including college at Cornell University and a yearlong stay as a transfer student at the London School of Economics. Despite his lofty academic credentials, Alex also never forgot his Jewish roots: he writes many letters about a trip to Russia and his meetings with Refuseniks. Alex also never questioned his path after college: Aliya, Army service, officer school, culminating in a posting to a platoon in the IDF’s elite Givati Brigade. Two details shine through immediately: Alex sensitivity and his Jewish heart. In training his men, for example, Alex always followed what he considered the “Jewish way”: never to dehumanize the enemy, never to stoop to the level of terrorists. In following this line of thought Alex wrote a journal entry entitled “Idea for Teaching the Difference of a Jewish Army.” His point was that the IDF should\/would never attempt to emulate the Nazis, or even the Arabs, by dehumanizing its foes. Instead, Jewish troops had to view its enemies as people. Alex noted that this is the “Jewish way” and also noted that such a policy “keeps us in control of our actions.” Rabbi Joseph Teluskin summarized the entire story when he said that Alex understood what it means to be a moral human being, a committed Jew, and a mensch. Avraham Edelheit Jewish Book World Spring 1997\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzanne Singer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706536493376,"sku":"160-9","price":49.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/front-alex-building-a-life_022328bd-1fb7-4042-b471-5777d81cef65.jpg?v=1791180945"},{"product_id":"the-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth","title":"The truth and Nothing But the Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this, the author’s twelfth book, Faitelson tells the exhaustive and authentic story of the escape from the Ninth Fort at Kovno. Faitelson’s original account was published in seven languages. This new edition presents a broad gallery of cynical and cruel Nazi murderers – wild beasts on two legs, the organizers and leaders of the mass murder of the Jews of Kovno, as well as the thousands of Jews brought to the Ninth Fort from central and western Europe. At the same time, there is a description of the “Actions” – the mass murders of men, women, children and the elderly whose only “crime” was to be born to a Jewish mother. At the heart of the story are the corpse-burners, the preparations they made to escape from hell, the escape itself and the fate of the escapees. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Alex Faitelson survived the Holocaust, having lost his parents, his kin and his friends. He was an active member of the Anti-Fascist Fighting Unit (AKO) of the Kaunas Ghetto. Faitelson received the “Isaac Zandman Prize in Literature” for the original Yiddish edition of Heroism and Bravery in Lithuania 1941-1945” from the Federation of Partisan Soldiers. The English edition of Heroism and Bravery in Lithuania (Gefen Publishing) was published in 1996. Reviews: “During the tragic years of World War II, you rose against the Fascist invaders who annihilated masses of Jews. Your courageous struggle showed the world that even the worst terror could not conquer the heroic traditions of the Jewish people.” – Algirdas Brazauskas, President of the Lithuanian Republic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Faitelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706584236352,"sku":"364-4","price":114.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i4585.89498.jpg?v=1791180858"},{"product_id":"the-indictment","title":"The Indictment","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrucial to understanding the situation in the Middle East is a grasp of the nature of the conflict, as well as its historical roots. The Indictment shows how the Arab war against Israel has taken shape as an expertly waged propaganda war, and how latent anti-Semitism contributes to the worlds acceptance of thinly veiled lies. Drawing on documented events and news sources, Auschwitz-survivor Sabina Citron takes a fearless look at the roots of Christian anti-Semitism and how it creates a receptive audience for the Arab propaganda war on Israel. Reviews: The Indictment – a modern day J’Accuse – constitutes a wealth of straight-shooting education on the Arab-Israeli confl ict, anti- Semitism and Islamic terrorism, shedding light on the “writing on the wall,” highlighting Western hypocrisy and the lethality of complacency, pacifi sm, ignorance of historical precedents and the “two states solution.” Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger Expert on US and Mideast politics With meticulous documentation and scalpel-edged prose, Sabina Citron’s Th e Indictment lays bare the full panoply of lies, distortions, slanders, and illusions that have shaped the public’s conception of Jewish history and the Jewish people’s ongoing struggle for the peace and security of Israel, its tiny, beleaguered national homeland. With a perspective on the Arab-Israeli confl ict that is both fresh and incisive, the book renders to Jewish historical truth the ‘day in court’ it has so long been denied. The case could not have found a more persuasive advocate. William Mehlman Israel representative, Americans for a Safe Israel Co-editor “ZionNet Magazine” In her tour de force, Sabina Citron, like Emile Zola before her, speaks truth to power and lies. Th e Indictment is one more courageous effort, among many, in this survivor’s lifetime quest for justice, for her people and for her homeland. It is not an easy read, but nothing of timeless value ever is. Yechiel M. Leiter Former Chief of Staff to Benjamin Netanyahu presently a senior policy analyst at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sabina Citron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706585776448,"sku":"373-3","price":68.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i13053.06165.jpg?v=1791180934"},{"product_id":"oil","title":"Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eZvi Alexander was a member of a small group that established the oil industry in Israel, providing the State with this vital fluid, and searching for oil in Israel and other countries. 'Oil', Alexander's personal story, is also the story of the Israeli oil industry; how Alexander was the first to bring to Israel non-Jewish oil businessmen from the USA; how these businessmen, along with Israel's 'National Oil Company' under Alexander's management, funded and executed oil drilling in Israel; and how Alexander's activities brought 'Signal', an international oil company based in the USA, to invest a large amount of money in Israel's 'National Oil Company', despite the Arab embargo. After the Yom Kippur War, Alexander sold the company for $16.5 million. 16 Full color pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zvi Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706585809216,"sku":"317-2","price":76.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i13215.29615.jpg?v=1791180937"},{"product_id":"shackled-warrior","title":"Shackled Warrior","description":"\u003cp\u003eIslamic supremacism, European cultural disaggregation, American vacillation, and Israeli timidity and confusion. These are the main social contexts that inform political and strategic developments of global and national affairs in our times. In her biweekly commentaries, Caroline B. Glick, the formidable Jerusalem Post columnist, highlights these underlying trends while analyzing events as they unfold both globally and in Israel. This extraordinary collection of her probing and eloquent work is a must read for all who care about winning the war against the multifarious forces of global jihad. Reviews: In eloquent and passionate prose, Caroline Glick examines some of the most important and troubling issues facing Israel and the world. Her message is clear and coherent: Islamic fundamentalism is the greatest challenge facing the West today. Benjamin Netanyahu Former Minister of Finance and Former Prime Minister of Israel In a world of self-deception and the desire to find false comfort by escaping the challenges facing the free world and Israel, it is important to hear the sober voice of Caroline Glick which reminds us that the real answers to building a secure world are based on values and not in immediate political gratification. Natan Sharansky Distinguished Senior Fellow, the Shalem Center Caroline is the sharpest of commentators on Israel and the region - withering in her critique, and all too often vindicated. David Horovitz Editor in Chief, the Jerusalem Post If your taste runs to appreciating skillful and direct confrontation of cant, duplicity, appeasement, and wishful thinking – along the lines of the writings in the 1930s of George Orwell and Winston Churchill, but on todays manifestations of the issues those men confronted so brilliantly – then youve got the right book in hand. James Woolsey Former Director of Central Intelligence\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caroline Glick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706586169664,"sku":"9789652294159","price":85.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i16141.57339.jpg?v=1791180961"},{"product_id":"sobibor","title":"Sobibor","description":"\u003cp\u003eSobibor traces the life of Berek (later Bernard) Schlesinger from his Polish shtetl childhood to his life during the Holocaust – hiding in the woods, finding refuge with non-Jews, confinement in Sobibor, escape during the uprising, working with partisans’ documents. A physician after the war, he follows a relentless, unfulfilled pursuit of retribution for Nazi war criminals through the courts. The Sobibor uprising and its leaders, Alexander Pechersky, are pivotal to the novel. The author, Michael Lev, a product of Soviet Jewish culture, avoids loud rhetoric and heroic pathos, keeping the narration within the limits of realism. A flowing, masterful read. Reviews: Jewish Book World “This novel is a somber, somewhat ghostly retelling of the people and events in the Sobibor death camp. Categorized by the author as “a vivid testament of remembrance,” it is not for the casual reader… The unremitting horrors as revealed through the memories, thoughts, and nightmares of the survivors are shattering… Yet it is the relentless efforts of Berek and other Nazi hunters through which we participate, albeit vicariously, in the trials of two of the most vicious administrators of Sobibor. We are awed at the hunters’ determination to locate and bring these war criminals to justice for their unspeakable acts… If you choose to read this book, do so with the expectation that it will engender a range of emotions—anger, distress, disbelief— which, it is to say, pale in comparison to what Berek and his fellow prisoners experienced at the hands of the Nazis in the Sobibor camp.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Lev","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706586333504,"sku":"408-1 \/ g408n","price":68.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i17197.03127.jpg?v=1791180974"},{"product_id":"two-flags","title":"Two Flags","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Warsaw ghetto uprising was planned and accomplished by two organizations, the ZOB (Zydowska Organizacja Bojowa – Jewish Fighting Organization) and the ZZW (Zydowska Zwiazek Wojskowy – Jewish Military Union). While the part of the ZOB is well known though multiple books and articles, the part of the ZZW has been largely ignored for political reasons. Using extensive primary source material from Polish, Jewish and German sources, much of it here translated into English for the first time, the role of the ZZW is reported and analyzed, with special attention given to the fierce battle waged over the Polish and Jewish flags hoisted over the ghetto. Reviews: Table of Contents Chapter 1: Fraternal Enemies Chapter 2: The Foundingofthe ZZW Chapter 3: In the Ghetto Chapter 4: The “Transfer” – Summer of 1942 Chapter 5: After the Massacre Chapter 6: The Resistance of January 1943 Chapter 7: Last Preparations Chapter 8: The Uprising Chapter 9: Agendas and Obfuscations Appendix 1: Documents Concerning Iwanski Appendix 2: Documents Concerning Tadeusz Bednarczyk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marian Apfelbaum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706586399040,"sku":"356-5","price":76.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i17362.09667.jpg?v=1791180979"},{"product_id":"teddy-kollek","title":"Teddy Kollek","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Kollek, mayor of Jerusalem 1965–1993, symbolizes the history of the nation of Israel in the twentieth century, in which he played a central role. Teddy Kollek: The Man, His Life and His Jerusalem tells the story of this larger than life world-renowned figure, based primarily on personal interviews with the people who knew him, from their work in politics, literature, the arts, philosophy and music. Among the interviewed are George Schultz, Helmut Schmidt, Prof. Isaiah Berlin, Prof. Bernard Lewis, Isaac Stern, Leonard Bernstein, Shimon Peres and members of the Rothschild family. Supplemental research for the book was done in various archives around the world, including the Haganah archive and the Jerusalem archive. Teddy Kollek (1911–2007) participated in all the events critical to the Jewish people in the twentieth century: he was a pioneer at Kibbutz Ein Gev in British Mandatory Palestine, served as intelligence agent and an emissary of the Jewish Agency in Europe during WWII, coordinated military purchases in the us prior to the Israeli Warof Independence, and was director-general of the office of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion during the first years of the State of Israel. In 1965 he was elected mayor of Jerusalem and after the Six-Day War, he transformed this provincial, introspective and divided city into a flourishing capital that worked at coexistence between Jews and Arabs. I am still optimistic about the future – one hundred years from now. Teddy Kollek Reviews: Teddy certainly put down a marker for what peaceful coexistence should be like. He was the right man at the right place but he was always ahead of his time. Henry Kissinger Teddy did for Jerusalem more than anyone else on earth, with the possible exception of King David and King Solomon…He represented the best example of a leader and governor since the Jews returned to their land. Leon Uris Teddy Kollek was the best-known Israeli in the world. If you asked someone who was mayor of Chicago, London or Paris at the time, they would not have known, but if you asked who was mayor of Jerusalem, theywould have known for sure. He managed to preserve a reasonable way of life in an unreasonable city. Professor Bernard Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruth Bachi Kolodny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706586595648,"sku":"978-9652294173","price":76.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i19247.39079.jpg?v=1791180992"},{"product_id":"victor-kugler","title":"Victor Kugler","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf all the personalities associated with Anne Frank, the most important figure, without whom Anne Frank would never have been able to write her diary, is perhaps the least known. He is Victor Kugler, the Mr. Kraler of the diary. The principal business partner of Otto Frank, Victor Kugler assumed managerial control of the Franks’ Amsterdam spice-importing business when Nazi persecution forced the Frank family into hiding. It was Victor Kugler who kept the business going and obtained food rations under what was the harshest German wartime occupation in all of Western Europe. Without Victor Kugler, Anne Frank and her family would have starved to death a month after going into hiding. For this heroism, Victor Kugler himself was arrested and sent to a series of German labor camps in Holland where he survived by his wits and finally escaped a few weeks before the end of the war. Several years after the end of the war, when the Dutch spice business collapsed following the Indonesian revolution that nationalized Dutch holdings, Victor Kugler emigrated to Toronto, Canada. There, he led a quiet life where nobody knew who he was and what he had done during the war. Only twenty years later he began to reveal his story. The modern-day saga of this Righteous Gentile, who was honored as such at Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, is told here in semi-documentary style, largely in his own words as told to Torontonian Eda Shapiro, herself of Eastern European Jewish background; and by many others who knew him, as compiled by well-known Toronto writer-journalist Rick Kardonne.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rick Kardonne and Eda Shapiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706586693952,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3340\/4992\/files\/i19547.2503.jpg?v=1791180998"}],"url":"https:\/\/israelbooks.com\/collections\/israeli-military-history.oembed","provider":"Gefen Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}