Herzog praises her for passing on sense of duty to serve to next generation; Netanyahu sends condolences to 'our friend' Yoav Gallant, who doesn't break from directing Gaza op

From the star-studded cast to the epic cinematic presentation, the animated film tells the Exodus story entertainingly -- and in a way kids will never forget

After living through the Holocaust, Schulman volunteered to help bring Jewish refugees to pre-state Israel. When asked by his mother why, he responded: ‘I want to go, I have to go'