Remembering One Jewish Hero on Israel’s Memorial Day
Israelis remember specific individuals; American Jews experience a sense of collective loss.
May 6, 2022
Israelis remember specific individuals; American Jews experience a sense of collective loss.
On Tuesday, the Jewish state observed Yom ha-Zikaron, the solemn day of remembrance for those who lost their lives in its defense. Allan Arkush uses the occasion to recall a former student, whose letters and diary entries were collected and published in book form:
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