50 years ago Aug. 30, 1946

The Haganah radio, "Voice of Israel," announced that the Jewish underground is mobilizing all forces to break the British blockade of Jewish immigration to Palestine.

25 years ago Sept. 3, 1971

Israeli officials say they anticipate a two-pronged diplomatic assault in the United Nations, spearheaded by Jordan in the Security Council and Egypt in the General Assembly.

10 years ago Sept. 5, 1986

San Jose Rabbi Kinneret Shiryon begins work in a Tel Aviv synagogue as the first female congregational rabbi in Israel.