Israel faces grave threats from neighboring states and terrorist actors. Israel’s intelligence apparatus constantly gathers information, surveils threats, and analyzes their severity. Nevertheless, Israel is repeatedly confronted with profound dilemmas: whether and when to strike preemptively. Should Israel shoulder the responsibility for military escalation? Is it ethical to launch a first strike before a threat manifests into a full-fledged attack?
Take a deep dive into Israel’s history, and explore Torah’s foundational wisdom on war and defense— stemming from the core obligation to safeguard life. Through incisive analysis, sleek graphics, and rare archival footage, the film highlights and contrasts the key battlefield decisions made in the lead-ups to the Six Day War and Yom Kippur Wars, leading to their vastly different outcomes. Discover how, when Torah’s time-tested principles have been applied, Israel has successfully defended her people, deterred her enemies, and earned global respect - and when they are not, disaster follows…
In episode two of “The Rebbe’s Roadmap to Peace,” join Rabbi Elkanah Shmotkin, founder of Enduring Peace, as he presents the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s guidance to Israel’s military and political leaders. Learn how Torah’s approach addresses today’s complex challenges, drawing upon thirty years of research into the Rebbe’s counsel to Israel. If you haven’t yet seen our first episode, can watch it here.
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Sources
Supremacy of Life in Torah
- Maimonides - Laws of Shabbat 2:3
- Maimonides - The Fundamentals of Torah 5:1
- A Moment to Save the World, Part 1
The Obligation of Self Defense
- Talmud - Sanhedrin 72a
- Code of Jewish Law - Choshen Mishpat Ch. 425
- Longer Version of Address: The Lubavitcher Rebbe on the Way to Combat Terrorism
Deterrence
- How to deter a terrorist: The Lubavitcher Rebbe Unfiltered | Terrorism | Party Politics | Peace Treaties
The Rebbe on the Early Decisions of the Yom Kippur War
- Prioritizing Security - Full Length Address (Yiddish)
- Arms Shipments - Full-Length Audio (Yiddish)
In the Face of Pressure
- Standing Up To International Pressure | The Lubavitcher Rebbe During The 1981-‘82 Lebanon Invasion
- The Rebbe: Navigating Israel’s Ties with the US
- The Rebbe on How to Handle a US Secretary of State
Torah’s Compassion
- Every Human Life Audio
- Protection of All Lives Raw Footage
- Torah’s Purpose Video (JEM.tv membership)
Peace through Strength
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