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l’Chayalim. Memorial Day for the
Soldiers
Independence Day
of solemnity, tears and wailing sirens that freeze an entire nation in its
footsteps.
tragedy. They mourn deeply and always will. However, they take their loss and
transform it into something large. They reach deep down and instead of being
imprisoned in darkness and despair, they reach out and give, making the world a
better place.
and YouTube videos about heroic soldiers who fell in battle. Many of these young soldiers gave their lives
to save their peers. All were sons, and many brothers, boyfriends and husbands.
they somehow managed to create light from their darkness. Although something
dear was taken from them, they gave back. One father made a community fitness
park in memory of his son who loved to exercise; another built Habayit shelBenji, a large home that today houses 48 lone soldiers. Others built beautiful
public gardens. A family who lost a young son to terror formed the Koby MandellFoundation in his name so children whose lives have been wrenched by terror can
feel happiness and support at a fun summer camp.
synagogue, hearing valiant words from a former soldier who fought in the Yom
Kippur War in 1973. And as the sun set, the day transformed from sadness to
festivity.
the joyous holidays of during Sukkot, Pesach and Rosh Chodesh.
very core. It is because of our brave soldiers that we are here, so we celebrate
in their merit. The shofar that was
trumpeted when we lived in this land over 2,000 years ago is alive again. Its
sound is loud, pure, triumphant. The shofar urges us to step inside and connect
with our souls so that we can experience joy on a deep level.
New Year of abroad with its feasting and drinking and personal resolutions;
this is a communal gratitude that we are here again, strong and united. We sang
Ha Tikvah, Israel’s national anthem and wished each other ‘chag sameach.’
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effusive joy. Young and old headed to the parks to sing and dance; fireworks
boomed, concerts blasted and all-night parties (if you are young enough to stay
up), well, they went all night.
celebrated here at all), may our national resolution be that we continue to be
strong. No matter what.
birthday to my daughter!)
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