17/06/2026
Lishmor al Kesher: Remembering Jerusalem 1967
When Iran announced an attack on Israel the day before our Lishmor al Kesher meeting, we feared that we might - once again - have to cancel the gathering at short notice. Fortunately, our monthly program could take place as planned.
This time, we had the honor of welcoming Prof. Gideon Biger, who gave a vivid and personal lecture on Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967, combining historical analysis with his own memories.
Many of the Holocaust survivors who joined the meeting have been living in Jerusalem for many decades and still remember that period very clearly. During the talk, participants added their own memories and questions: one participant recalled his own service with the tank unit at Armon Hanatziv, while another participant remembered working as a kindergarten teacher in Jerusalem and having to send the children home at noon, when the fighting began.
We were also pleased to welcome several honored guests, among them the former Israeli Ambassador to Poland.
The meeting continued over a shared meal, offering the participants a welcome opportunity to reconnect, exchange memories, and spend time together in a warm and respectful atmosphere. The mood was open, lively, and very positive.
The program is part of Lishmor al Kesher - “Preserving the Connection”, our ongoing cooperation with AMCHA, creating a regular space for encounter, memory, and community at Beit Ben Yehuda.
This event was made possible through the generous support of the Axel Springer Foundation in Berlin.