L'CHAIM ISRAEL!

Today, in Israel, it is Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a sad time, yet the testimony of G-d is very vibrant throughout. Many who survived as children went on to make huge impacts in society. Not only did they raise families and continue their family lines against all odds, they wrote books, and many have done things to preserve the memories of those who needlessly perished. Because I believe this is a part of history that should never be watered down or forgotten and I believe that we need to remind the world that the G-d of Israel still wins. Like in Moses’ day, even though the babies were murdered, G-d’s plan prevailed. Like in Esther’s day, His people were not eliminated.

 So I chose today to post things that boasted about the courage, character and fortitude of the Jewish people. There are articles from today’s papers about brave men and women who not only survived but did great exploits in difficult situations. One was an attorney in Casablanca during the war who helped rescue as many as 60,000 Jews! Then there’s Shimon Peres’ personal testimony, amazing, and he became a leader in the then “new” nation, Israel. A painting that was taken by the Nazis has recently been returned. And there is an article about how Israel does NOT just take care of her own. She reaches out to the nations to be a blessing. If you do not like to read, or want a  little extra with your “copy,” check out Bat-Sheva Dagan’s story of survival or the “Iran vs. Israel” video warning of another holocaust today. Most importantly though, don’t miss the Israeli flash mob dancing to “Shalom Israel.” All these are strong testimony against Israel’s enemies. THEY WILL NOT WIN.

 INDEED, HE WHO WATCHES OVER ISRAEL WILL NEITHER SLUMBER NOR SLEEP. Psalm 121:4