This year, Israel’s Independence Day will be celebrated in a different way. It is difficult to celebrate and rejoice, when thousands of families had lost their loved ones and joined the circle of bereaved families in recent months and when the families of the hostages are suffering as their loved ones are still held captive in Gaza.
This year, we will recognize and salute Israeli heroism, as it has been expressed in the recent period. Civilians who took to the streets to defend their city, reservists who did not hesitate for a moment, leaving everything and going into battle, members of the rescue forces that risked their lives to save civilians, wonderful people who helped and offered assistance to civilians in their time of need, thousands of volunteers who helped others. This is the beautiful Israel – the people who make it so.
At the Migdal Ohr Organization’s educational institutions, the State of Israel’s 76th year of independence was celebrated by waving Israeli flags with pride and joy. Although the regular celebrations were not held at Migdal Ohr, we chose to celebrate the tireless spirit and resilience of the Jewish People, especially during this difficult period for us as a nation.
