Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Sparks From Israel
Yom Yerushalayim
Outside of Israel reading the Torah seems like reading a history book. Here in Israel that history comes alive. On Shabbat we read Bamidbar which described the formation of the first Israeli army and the Nation under its various tribal flags. The next day was Yom Yerushalyim and I watched the parade down Yaffo street full of flags and floats from every tribal area of Israel along with army platoons and marching bands.
It was an overwhelming sight to see the banners of Zevulon and Binyamina followed by thousands of young people in colorful costumes from their provinces and settlements. I just read about these people in the Torah, and there they are before me marching through history.
The groups in orange T-shirts received the biggest applause along with the army. It’s these two groups that we seem most proud of; those who settle our land and those who defend it. It’s these two groups that make up the very fabric of our society.
Like a classical score our ancient script is interpreted by new directors in every era; the same themes, with new characters and a backdrop of tension and glory. Next week will be a new chapter in our Torah and I can’t wait to see what new revelation will be manifested and watch with my own eyes, as the music comes alive.
Yom Yerushalayim
Outside of Israel reading the Torah seems like reading a history book. Here in Israel that history comes alive. On Shabbat we read Bamidbar which described the formation of the first Israeli army and the Nation under its various tribal flags. The next day was Yom Yerushalyim and I watched the parade down Yaffo street full of flags and floats from every tribal area of Israel along with army platoons and marching bands.
It was an overwhelming sight to see the banners of Zevulon and Binyamina followed by thousands of young people in colorful costumes from their provinces and settlements. I just read about these people in the Torah, and there they are before me marching through history.
The groups in orange T-shirts received the biggest applause along with the army. It’s these two groups that we seem most proud of; those who settle our land and those who defend it. It’s these two groups that make up the very fabric of our society.
Like a classical score our ancient script is interpreted by new directors in every era; the same themes, with new characters and a backdrop of tension and glory. Next week will be a new chapter in our Torah and I can’t wait to see what new revelation will be manifested and watch with my own eyes, as the music comes alive.
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