JEM: The Real Security Lesson Behind the 1976 Entebbe Raid

Fifty years ago, one of the most daring rescue missions in history was carried out successfully.

In 1976, Jewish hostages were held in Entebbe, Uganda, after their plane was hijacked by terrorists. When Israeli commandos executed a daring rescue mission, the Lubavitcher Rebbe pointed to a different kind of security.

From children’s rallies and checking mezuzot to his unwavering concern for every single Jew, the Rebbe emphasized the spiritual foundations of Jewish safety and security.

The lessons of this miraculous moment in history continue to resonate nearly fifty years later.