The Editor’s View
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan briefly served as editor of Jewish Life, the precursor to Jewish Action, in 1974. During his tenure, he wrote the following editor’s note, which was published amid the Watergate scandal and the Arab oil embargo.
Twenty Years Later—Remembering the Uprooting of Gush Katif
In the summer of 2005, the Israeli government evicted close to 10,000 Israelis from their homes in Gush Katif, and some former residents are still mourning their loss.
Debbie’s Story
Debbie Rosen was a resident of Gush Katif for more than twenty years. A photographer, she worked as the spokesperson for the Gush Katif municipality, handling both the foreign and the Israeli media.
From Gush Katif to the Rebuilt Ganei Tal
Moti, and Hana lived in Gush Katif. After the expulsion, with perseverance and resolve, they rebuilt their lives—more than once.