Ben Gurion

In its nineteen years under Jordanian rule, the Jewish Quarter changed beyond recognition. The Jordanians demolished its buildings, particularly those of historic Jewish significance. Even as they conquered the quarter in 1948, Jordanian soldiers planted explosives and destroyed the Hurva Synagogue. Abandoned furniture in the Hurva days after its liberation in 1967

New Life in Jerusalem’s Old City

With the reunification of Jerusalem, Jews could once again dwell in the Old City. But Jordanian occupation had destroyed the...

An outstanding talent harnessed to the Zionist cause. Hecht in a publicity shoot for one of his films, 1949

Lights, Camera, Zionism!

What made Hollywood’s favorite screenwriter work for the Zionist underground? Was it Ben Hecht’s warm heart, his stormy personality, his...

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