On 19 Tishrei 5734/1973, Corporal Moshe Levy took part in a battle that seemed hopeless, the battle for the “Budapest” outpost in the Sinai. Even after the Russian Sagger missile severed his right hand, he continued fighting and endangered his life to save the lives of other soldiers. His bravery earned him the highest military decoration given by the IDF: the Medal of Valor.
This story happened at the end of the Yom Kippur War. In this war, the Arabs had great success at the beginning, when they caught the Israeli army by surprise and unprepared for war. It was only after several days of fighting that our soldiers managed to rout the enemy and enter deeply into their territory. The reserve unit that I served in as a sapper was camped facing Ismalia, on the other side of the Suez Canal. We were in Egypt.
Many events took place in 770 related to the Yom Kippur War, even after the ceasefire went into effect. * During that time, the Rebbe began to speak openly about the war, “and spoke in sharp tones against the ceasefire.” * Fascinating reports and memories from the month of Cheshvan 5734 with the Rebbe, published for the very first time from the diary of the late R’ Saadya Maatuf.
Many awesome and inspiring events transpired during the days of Sukkos and Simchas Torah 5734, some of them related to the Yom Kippur War which was then at its height. * The French guests were granted special attention throughout the holiday, and especially on Simchas Torah. * Fascinating reports and memories from the “Days of our Joy” 5734 with the Rebbe, published for the very first time from the diary of the late R’ Saadia Maatuf
November 27, 2018