Shalom friends,

Those who appreciate the miracle of Israel’s existence as a Jewish state are often nostalgic for the simplicity of this small country as it grew and blossomed in every way. Unfortunately, youth today take Israel’s existence for granted, and often consider the cultural divide as intense as the linguistic or geographical. And the campus students find themselves stuck in the middle, agonizing over which side to align themselves and where Israel fits into their self image and that of their peer circles. But no matter what group you might fit into, even the haters cannot ignore the impossibilities that Israel had made possible.

As in the generations before us, it is our very success that sometimes drives the resentment and venom of those who seek to diminish the Jewish nation and delegitimize our ancestral rights to our homeland. It is our ability to overcome and outlast that pushes many to spew their vitriol against the Jews, throwing around empty accusations of privilege. Tell that to the survivors of the Holocaust hell… The only privilege we possess is that of our historical bond - Torah, People, Land. It is while each of these continues to be denied to us that we must celebrate the elements of our global community and our connection as Israel - as Virtual Citizens and Citizens of Israel alike - and forever stand united with honor, pride and dignity.

	ISRAEL IS A MIRACLE In a world where the old blood libels are raised anew, in a world where children are taught that it is their duty to die killing Jews. In a world where Israel is treated like the Jew among the nations, What does Israel mean? We must remember, because Israel is still today the embodiment of our hopes and our dreams and our future. READ MORE
	SHARING IN THE MEMORIES OF THE MIRACLE NATION Not everyone grows up with such a rich wealth of memory to cherish, and sadly, not every Jewish child today is growing up with the appreciation of the uniqueness of Israel and the Israeli spirit. It is stories like these that strengthen and deepen their personal connection by inheriting the stories of the miracle nation that Israel truly is. READ MORE
	THE MIRACLE ON THE DIAMOND When people think of Israel, baseball does not often come to mind. The 2017 World Baseball Classic put Israel on the map as a strong baseball nation. Now is the time to get behind the only Israeli team that ranks among the top in the world. READ MORE
	SHOOT FOR THE MOON - AN ISRAEL MOON MISSION ACTIVITY Enjoy these 3 great activities about The Israel Moon Mission. You can do this with children of all ages to encourage their connection and pride in the accomplishments of our one and only Jewish state as Israel makes its way to the moon. READ MORE
	WHEN ZIONISM LOOKS LIKE A BASKETBALL GAME When most people think about Israel, an image of the Kotel comes to mind. This week, Israel Forever Blogger, Romi Sussman, was introduced to an entirely different image that represents the State where the energy and the love of the team and the players felt unparalleled. READ MORE

What miracles of Israel have you experienced? Share your memory today!

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