Stand By Me

April 22, 2010 at 8:17 am · Filed under Holidays/Moedim, News, Tuesday Night Study and tagged: Independence Day, Israel, Israeli rock, Jewish community, Pardes, Yom Ha'atzmaut, Yom HaShoah

by mashiki

Tuesday night we joined the Jewish community in celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israeli Independence Day! The party was in full swing when we arrived, thanks to passionate rock band Pardes setting the mood with lively Israeli favorites. We joined right in with the rest of the community in dancing, singing and celebrating their independence. It was not only entertaining, but moving to see people so unbelievably grateful for what G-d has done and is doing for the nation of Israel.

Why should we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut? This holiday is easy to overlook and tends to come across as irrelevant to non-Jews, but how could we allow ourselves to forget how G-d has provided for His people? This nation is important to G-d, so I believe it should be important to us. Whether mourning the deaths of millions on Yom HaShoah or rejoicing in their independence on Yom Ha’atzmaut, we stand with and support the people of G-d. So turn up the Pardes, and join me in wishing Israel a Happy Independence Day!

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