God bless Israel and the Jewish people everywhere!
Israel kicks off 64th Independence Day celebrations
An annual torch-lighting ceremony was being held at Israel’s capital on Wednesday, marking the end of Remembrance Day. The end of the ceremony will touch off Independence Day celebrations across the country.
The official theme of this year’s Independence Day ceremony at Mount Herzl was “Water – The Source of Life.” Participants, chosen by a public committee within the Israel National Ceremony Center, were lighting 12 torches, representing the 12 tribes of the Jewish nation.
Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin, the opening speaker at the ceremony, said that the state of Israel should not be taken for granted. “I was nine years old when the State of Israel was born,” he said. “I know that the state is not something which should be taken for granted. The flag that flies here should not be taken for granted.”
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Tammy, thank you for supporting Israel. We are reminded that every generation must fight to preserve its freedom. The Judeo-Christian ethic is the cornerstone of our republic, and that which makes us great, prosperous and free. America will be great only as long as she stands with Israel. Long live Israel.
Praise Jesus! Long live Israel!
Thank you for this Tammy. Am Yisrael Chai!
I stand With Israel!!!
Hey TAMS: I just thought of a *fab* birthday present we could give for Israel’s 64th birthday: a new POTUS! 🙂
If I were an Isreali and had a Prime Minister, he would look just like Netanyahu…
Israel is in my daily prayers.