Houston Jewish Film Festival: Golda’s War Diaries

Documentary | Directed by Yariv Mozer | 2023 | Israel | Hebrew with English subtitles | 73 minutes | Kaplan Theatre

Archives from the Yom Kippur War, recently declassified after 50 years, challenge myths and perceptions about Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the critical conflict with Egyptian and Syrian forces. Memos and other contemporaneous documents, expert commentary and archival footage offer a compelling reassessment that Golda managed the war effort vigorously and assertively, leading to Israel’s victory and opening a path to peace with Egypt five years later.

Available for virtual viewing with purchase.

Underwritten by The Albert and Rosita Gaon Sephardic Heritage Program Endowment Fund

Community Partners: Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Brith Shalom, Congregation Shma Koleinu, Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest, Friends of the IDF, South Texas Chapter, JWV Houston -Levy Post 574, Rice Jewish Studies