Tomorrow, 5-th of Iyar, Israel will celebrate its 61-st Independence Day. While I don't idealize our country (and especially our current government), I'm proud to call Israel my one and only home. It's not my country of birth, but like every Jew, I belong here, without a shadow of a doubt. And tomorrow will be a day to be proud and rejoice, and look forward to the day when all Jews from all over the world will be gathered in Israel.
To all my Israeli readers (and I know there are not too many of you), I wish a happy Independence Day. Same goes to Jews all around the world and simply to friends of Israel.
So how are we going to celebrate? The possibilites are still open. Maybe with family. Maybe just the two of us. Maybe close to home, or on a short trip somewhere. One thing is certain: it's going to be fun.
23 comments:
Happy Independence Day!
May the Lord bless you, your nation and your people and give you peace.
Wishing you a wonderful celebration!
Many blessings,
Vikki
Happy Independence Day! I am not Jewish, but I am a friend of Israel. I'm glad you get to celebrate this special day.
Thank you, same to you! Shalom
Sweet blessings at this joyous time, Anna. I have a lovely and very large book entitled "Front Page Israel*Major Events*1932-79 POST" that I peruse from time to time. God's hand is clearly on your precious country, while other countries plot destruction. I pray for the peace of Israel. I am a friend of God's chosen land.
Blessings,
jAne
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Happy Independence Day, dear Anna, and all my Jewish friends! God bless Israel!
Happy Independence Day, Anna! It's funny, I always think of the USA as being young, but it's strange to think that Israel is only a year older than my father-in-law :) Of course...it's also ancient, so...hm... Ah, well! Hope you, Yitzhak, and Shira have a wonderful celebration!
~Bethany
You're welcome dear Anna, and happy indipendence day :) I'm not Jewish but i assume of course this is a very important day :)
Mmmm need to find a better translator you're right ...
Blessings,
Flavia
Oh dear Anna... not "just the two of us!" It will be the *three* of you, right?;)
hoping you have a fun and relaxing day together, dear
My dear Anna and Family,
My family joins yours in praying for the peace of Jerusalem.
May your celebrations be full of love and laughter as you enjoy the mercies and blessings of the Lord God on such a special day.
My.
Happy Independence Day, dearest Anna (and Shira and Mr. T)! I hope you'll be having a fantastic time whatever it is you decide to do.
Lovely post on "Notes of a new mommy". I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It makes me wish that my baby is here already. :)
Prayers
W
Another friend of Israel wishing you a blessed and fun Independence Day!
We sing Ps. 121 at church - "He who watches over Israel, slumbers not nor sleeps." What a comforting reassurance that is. May the Lord bless you and your country and bring you peace. My heart is with you.
Mrs. L.
Yes, happy independence day. God bless Israel.
I hope you and Mr T and Shira enjoy your special day! Regards,
Rose
Wishing you a wonderful celebration dear friend!
Happy Israeli independence day, Mrs. Anna. In all aspects of Judaism I strongly believe in it including that G-d gave the Jewish people the land of Israel. I have to add to the mix that I don't think much overall with a few exception of our religious leaders either in Israel and outside of Israel and that is a problem as I know it isn't the religion as much as people using the religion for their own power grab although some don't know that and have problems thinking that the religion is truly helpful and progressive not regressive as I do think just as the gov't they are more interested in benefiting themselves and preventing competition and people being as self reliant as they can be but hopefully one day in both spheres will have good leaders.
Happy Independence Day! Have a lovely time!
Happy Yom Ha'atzmaut!
(one of your few Israeli readers)
Tammy
happy independence day! What a day to celebrate - I am a friend of Israel.
Hi, Anna!
I'm a student at the University of Minnesota, but the Israeli group was out today celebrating and handing out free food. As I munched down, I thought of you and your dear little family and your country and prayed for you all.
One of your American readers, Bethany
PS - The food was delicious!!
As you know, you may count me as a friend of Israel. Happy Independence Day, Anna! :o)
Brenda
Happy Independence Day!! I hope you have a delightful day!!
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