Shalom friends,

This week we look at leadership - past, present and future. This is not about political leadership, this is about the visionaries, the brave ones and the young ones who will determine the future of our people.

On July 3rd we mark the death of Theodor Herzl, the visionary of the modern state of Israel.

On July 4th, while Americans are celebrating Independence Day, we remember the anniversary of one of the most daring rescue missions of all time - the raid on Entebbe. On that day the world witnessed the power of an independent Jewish State when IDF commandos flew across the globe to rescue Jews because who else would rescue Jews?

Some of those taken hostage were Holocaust survivors with tattoos on their arms and the memories of being victimized fresh in their mind. It was their children who rescued them, showing to the world the true meaning of NEVER AGAIN.

Whether they know it or not, the younger generation stems from the line of visionaries and heroes. We look to them because they are our future. The Zionism of young Israelis combined with the journey of young diaspora Jews connecting to their roots, to Israel and their Jewish identity is what will make us strong and able to successfully meet the challenges of the future. We bring to you here the story of both in hopes that you will feel as inspired by their journeys, their Zionism, as we are!

	HERZL'S DREAM With the current rise in Antisemitism and the ongoing attacks against Israel, Zionism and its founder are more relevant than ever. Israel is certainly not perfect and remains a work in process. That is where we come in. READ MORE
	MIRACLES AT ENTEBBE As horrific and scary as the situation was, throughout the planning and implementation of the rescue, it was clear how God’s protection of Israel against its enemies continued at every turn. Today, in a world where insidious Islamic terrorism flourishes, this remains a model of the resolve needed to overcome and defeat terrorists. READ MORE
	ENTEBBE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM by Iddo Netanyahu On July 4, 1976, Israeli forces conducted one of the most successful military operations in the nation’s history, to rescue civilian hostages held by terrorists at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda - hear personal accounts from Iddo Netanyahu's book, Entebbe: A Defining Moment In the War On Terrorism. READ MORE
	ZIONISM LOOKS LIKE A DIRTY PAIR OF SNEAKERS Sometimes shoes tell a story more profound than what their owner can articulate. These sneakers looked tired. Looking at them and knowing what they meant, almost made my heart burst. READ MORE
	INTRODUCING ISRAEL FOREVER INTERNS - SUMMER OF 2018 Israel Forever’s interns are a special group of young Jews who joined the team to hone their professional skills, deepen their Jewish roots, strengthen their identity and in turn become a voice of influence for other Jews around the world. Meet the interns of the summer of 2018 READ MORE

We learn from the leaders and visionaries of the past so we can become the visionaries of the future!