The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/efraim-zinger/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Efraim Zinger | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/efraim-zinger/ 32 32 In an unusual love story, a hopeless optimist recalls surviving Syrian captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-an-unusual-love-story-a-hopeless-optimist-recalls-surviving-syrian-captivity/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:35:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3111084 Efraim Zinger's prison diary and his would-be wife's journal serve as the basis for a new book about a family's triumph over their Yom Kippur War trauma

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]]> Family says son captured — not killed — in ’73 war, asks to open grave https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-says-son-captured-not-killed-in-73-war-asks-to-open-grave/ Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:35:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=618900 The IDF claims that Tzion Tayeb was slain during a battle on Mount Hermon, but his family wants to test the body said to be his

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]]> Israeli windsurfers dominate podium at championship https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-windsurfers-dominate-podium-at-championship/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:03:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=403100 Korzits wins gold, Davidovich bronze to highlight a strong performance for the blue-and-white delegation

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]]> British Jews say Israeli Olympic officials rebuffed minute of silence idea 3 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-jews-say-israeli-olympic-officials-rebuffed-campaign-for-munich-minute-of-silence-three-years-ago/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:02:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=197106 Sources say the Israelis thought the plan was impossible because Arab countries on the IOC would block it; Israeli officials reject claim

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]]> Israeli flag hoisted at Olympic village https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-flag-hoisted-at-olympic-village/ Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:41:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=174190 The blue-and-white delegation affixes a mezuza to the dormitory door

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]]> Israelis mark Munich massacre at small London ceremony ahead of Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-mark-munich-massacre-at-small-london-ceremony-ahead-of-games/ Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:41:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=170240 Officials still pushing for moment of silence even as IOC head continues to rebuff calls

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]]> Palestinians go to Olympics to highlight national pride… and the conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/moshe-sillman-photo-facebook/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:01:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=167736 Fledgling delegation rejected cooperation offer from Israel

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]]> Guarding ‘Fortress London’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/guarding-fortress-london/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:09:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=163972 The operation to secure London for the Olympics will be the most expensive in British history, costing $1.55 billion. And the city's Jewish community, already vigilant, is advised to beef up security

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]]> Shin Bet to help secure Israeli athletes in London https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-to-help-secure-israeli-athletes-in-london/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:11:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=163822 Team will have special bodyguards for added protection

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]]> Peres won’t go to Olympics, to avoid Sabbath desecration https://www.timesofisrael.com/peres-wont-go-to-olympics-to-avoid-sabbath-desecration/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:05:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=156916 President unable to find hotel within walking distance of opening ceremony

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]]> Peanut allergy: Olympic team reconsiders controversial mascot choice https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-olympic-team-mascot-draws-criticism/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:34:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=36365 Israel's Olympic Committee decides against using peanut-flavored snack's commercial character as national symbol

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