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Wednesday, 19 Adar, 5785

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Jewish History

Following the War of Independence, Israel needed to secure its borders against the hostile Arab nations which surrounded it. Ein Gedi, on the western shore of the Dead Sea, was secured on Sunday, March 20, 1949.

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War of Independence

Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld played a leading role in the Jewish community of British-Mandatory Jerusalem for almost six decades. He authored the book of responsa Salmas Chaim.

Daily Thought

Waves of life flow from the heavens above, carrying with them all your needs.

Celebrate whatever comes to you, out loud and with joy, and your voice echoes back with waves of even greater force.

The channels of life are widened and their currents grow strong.

Hayom Yom, 13 Iyar; Likutei Sichot vol. 14, pg. 403 (based on Zohar).