10 years since losing their home – and almost their religion
Three Gush Katif evacuees open up about the loss of their home, their faith, and their return to the roots that were never uprooted
Three Gush Katif evacuees open up about the loss of their home, their faith, and their return to the roots that were never uprooted
It can be argued that the evacuation from Gaza hit the younger generation particularly hard, making them particularly susceptible to rebellion against any type of authority, religious included
I refused to go on the bus after being forced out of the Neve Dekalim synagogue. I wasn't about to leave Gush Katif like cattle. I demanded that I at least go to the bathroom, which was fair enough, since the army kept feeding us water in the synagogue -- like patting us on the back and then stabbing us. The girl who took me out of the synagogue escorted me to the bathroom to keep watch. "I can't believe this. I'm 28 years-old with a lot of experience and this 20 year-old girl is dragging me out of a [...]