Menachem Begin: His Life, Legacy, & Uniquely Jewish Statesmanship

Menachem Begin is one of Jewish history’s most important statesmen. As a leading Zionist activist in Europe, leader of the Jewish revolt against Britain, head of the opposition in the Israeli parliament, and ultimately prime minister of Israel, Begin was animated by a love for the Jewish people, faith in God, and a flexible and prudent statesmanship. In this series, released on the occasion of Begin’s 32nd yahrtzeit, and drawn from Rabbi Soloveichk’s Jerusalem 365 podcast, you’ll learn about:

• The major events in Begin’s life, including his leadership of the Jewish revolt, his rivalry with David Ben-Gurion, his peace talks with Egypt, and much more.

• How Begin’s reverence for Jewish tradition and love of all Jews affected his public actions and the Israeli people’s reception of him.

• Why Begin, who embodied the Jewish fighting spirit, sought to make peace with Egypt, the nation that had been Israel’s greatest enemy.

• How Begin navigated the great challenges of his time, and what his example can teach the Jewish leaders of today.

This special series is sponsored by the Hart N. and Simona Hasten Family Foundation in partnership with the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. We thank the Hasten family and the Begin Center for their generosity and their commitment to perpetuating the legacy of one of the greatest modern leaders of the Jewish people.