A Good Report from the Land: TIME TO BE A MODERN ...

A Good Report from the Land: TIME TO BE A MODERN ...: TIME TO BE A MODERN MACCABEE At the time of Hanukkah, our thoughts always turn to the trem...

TIME TO BE A MODERN MACCABEE At the time of Hanukkah, our thoughts always turn to the tremendous odds that were against the Jewish people in Israel, 2,100 years ago. We came so perilously close to having our people erased from history. It was a time when there was so little light of our Torah left in the Land of Israel, which was surrounded by a sea of darkness. The miracle of Hanukkah - the few against the many, the military victory over the wicked, most powerful army in the world, is a cause for great celebration. Astoundingly, we find that THIS Hanukkah, Israel is once again in a struggle against a savage, barbaric enemy. One that rapes, mutilates, tortures, burns alive and kidnaps our women, children and men; even our babies... Their only 'crime' is that they are Jews; Jews who live in rhe State of Israel. , Israel has mobilized and is fighting deep inside the very nests of these Nazis. But, just as Israel has mobilized the Reserves - it is time for ALL lovers across the world to be "called up" - mobilized as Modern-day Maccabees! No, not to serve in the IDF in either Gaza or on the Lebanese front but to serve in a vital front that stretches around the world. We need these NEW Maccabees to help disseminate information to a world which is astoundingly uniformed, to be the public face of support and caring for both Israel and Jewish communities and individuals around the world. People need to educate themselves to be prepared to defend Israel and to understand the lies of the media and of the terrorist supporters. There are so many ways that people can help - and over the next several blog posts, I will focus on specific projects that everyone can participate it. THIS is the time to stand up for Israel. Time to be a Modern Maccabee!