1976-2016 marks 40 years since one of the most daring and successful hostage rescue raids ever – the IDF’s Operation Thunderbolt at Entebbe, on July 4th 1976. Several books and movies have been written about this legendary rescue: “90 Minutes at Entebbe”, “Operation Thunderbolt”, “Victory at Entebbe” and “Raid on Entebbe.” For background on the story see “Operation Entebbe” on Wikipedia.

Sassy (Sasson) Reuven of Israel’s Red Beret paratroopers was the second commando on the ground at Entebbe and will share with us his story, a first-hand peek into an incredible mission and message.

Hear Sassy Ruvain speak on Tuesday, September 13th, 7:30pm at Shabbos House (320 Fuller Road, Albany). Please park at UAlbany’s Dutch Quad Student Gold parking lot. Please do not park at Shabbos House, thanks! There’s no admission charge. Salads and desserts will be served.

This campus and community event is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and co-sponsored by Bethlehem Chabad, Clifton Park Chabad Capital Chabad Centers, Maimonides School, Hebrew Academy, Great Danes for Israel, III-Invest In Israel, University Heights Chabad, CAMERA, ZOA – Zionist Association of America, and the Shabbos House Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center.

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