Despite two general elections, only months apart from each other, the makeup of Israel’s next government remains unknown. One thing, however, that did emerge from the last election is that the Arab population of Israel has amassed enough power to somehow, if not to steer the direction of the next government, it can at least “put the brakes” on steering it in another way.
Teaches that Israel is the safest place, yet obsessed with concern for Israel’s security.
Loved peace and pursued peace yet fought battles to protect Judaism and Jews
The Rebbe’s attitude to this poem, which was chosen as the national anthem of the state of Israel, is, in essence, a question about the position of the Torah to Zionism which was discussed separately.
Every year, thousands of Israelis walk the Israel National Trail, which starts at Kibbutz Dan in the north and goes south all the way to the Taba border crossing near Eilat. It includes historical sites and extraordinary natural phenomena. * As in every corner of the world, here too, the Rebbe’s shluchim wait for them and graciously offer full room and board, combined with spiritual comforts.
November 7, 2019