I have dreamed of going to Israel for 40 years. Not everyone gets to have their dream come true. I am one of those lucky ones. Israel is what everyone says it is and more. Unbelievable people, fantastic food, with a step into the historic biblical times which we have always read about and studied. Along with all of that are Israel's brilliant medical innovations, high tech growth and beautiful humanitarian hearts. No nation in the world cares for others in the world like Israel. These are just a few of the many things my husband, David, and I have learned this week.
When the sirens sounded tonight (May 4) at 8 pm, and we saw traffic stop, with people coming out of their cars to stand at attention to observe the start of Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. This country makes us feel so proud to be Jewish because all around us are Jewish people, flags and Jewish symbols. Everyone must come to Israel at least once in their lives. We intend to return in the future, as often as we are able.
Myra Glazer
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