| Happy Independence Day, Israel Patrick Pearlman 17 April 2002 Fifty-four years ago the world witnessed one of the most improbable events of history: The rebirth of the Jewish State after a 2,000 year absence. And as if that event were not significant enough, the world was soon to bear witness to an even more improbable event -- the successful defense of the new state by a mere 600,000 Jews against the invading armies of six Arab states. Since 1948, Israel has defended itself against the hostility of its neighbors and the enmity of many who wished the State would disappear. And not only did Israel survive -- it thrived. Today, Israel has a standard of living and economy comparable with those of the industrialized and democratic West. The swamps and wasteland that confronted early Zionist settlers have been transformed into rich farms and bustling towns. All this was accomplished despite continual attacks from Israel's Arab neighbors and their terrorist proxies. Truly, G-d's blessings upon the congregation of Israel have been made manifest again and again during these fifty-four years. Only two generations of Jews have known the existence of Israel in the past 2,000 years -- let us remember that and give thanks for being blessed to live at this time.Though the days ahead are fraught with peril and pain, let all the people of Zion rejoice that we again have a state, that we again possess Jerusalem, and that the Jewish people have been reborn in their eternal homeland. And let us resolve to never lose our inheritance again. Patrick Pearlman Charleston, WV USA |
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