The Battle for Jerusalem in the Six Day War: Survival of a Nation

Produced by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, this moving video (08:29) tells the story of Israel’s 1967 battles for Jerusalem and the ensuing liberation of the Old City and the Western Wall. With fascinating archival footage and animated maps, the video describes key battles of the Six Day War, including those at Government House (Armon Hanatziv) and Ammunition Hill. Emphasizing the eternal connection between the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem, the video puts the military victory into the wider context of Jewish history.The Educational Arm of the Worldwide Chabad Lubavitch movement, JLI aims to make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation.