Israel: The Price and the Privilege | Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut 5784
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- During the Holocaust, while the Jews were suffering in Europe, people were holding up placards saying “Jews, get out, go to Palestine. Incredibly, today, when we have a State of Israel, we hear “Jews, get out of Palestine.”
When we were a powerless and defenseless people, that weakness was manipulated by our enemies and used against us with the crescendo of the horrific Shoah after centuries of persecution. Today, thank G-d, we have a state and can defend ourselves, and that is being attacked - the audacity to defend ourselves.
This week, Yom HaZikaron marks the price that we continue to pay for the State of Israel, and Yom HaAtzmaut celebrates the privilege of this miracle. We hope and pray for the holiness of life, but sadly so many have lost their life including in this past year as part of our holy martyrs who we remember at this time.
Hashem has blessed us to not just survive, but to thrive in the State of Israel. As we count the Omer up to Shavuot - when we were as one receiving the Torah - we must continue to forge this oneness in society then we can stand up to the challenges that lie ahead; experiencing the pain of the loss on Yom HaZikaron, but to also celebrate the privilege of a sovereign Jewish state today.
Incredible!! Godspeed!
Rabbi Doron. you and your family are inspirational. Words can not describe. Chazak Chazak Venetchazek.
Rabbi Doron, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers . Your beloved son and the many other heroic soldiers who fell in this awful war, will live on in our hearts forever. We in the Diaspora , are in awe at the strength, courage, resilience & of the tragedy & sacrifices made, so that we too may live in freedom.
Shabbat Shalom with blessings of Peace in Israel.
Leon & Sue
Amayn Gadol. Thank you so much for benching Klal Yisroel with much kadusha.