In at least one crisis, Israel is not alone, writes Michael Kuttner…
The Covid Omicron pandemic battle is being fought on all fronts and in all countries and in this respect we can say we have allies.
While some nations are having major logistical problems and supermarket shelves are empty and depleted, no such crisis exists here in Israel. There is no shortage of toilet paper or kosher chickens.
Truly, a Land of miracles.
A LANDMARK ANNIVERSARY
January 1985 saw the conclusion of a massive airlift of Ethiopian Jews dubbed Operation Moses.
At a time when Israel is accused of being an apartheid State and international organizations in cahoots with various so called progressive groups prepare the ground to permanently stigmatize us, it is appropriate that we recall this first rescue of our brethren from Africa.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqCDwpgVNRE
TU B’SHVAT
We are about to celebrate the New Year of the trees – Israel’s annual arbour day.
Since the rebirth of Jewish sovereignty this once obscure Festival has blossomed forth.
Here are some very historical photos taken from the JNF archives showing how this day was marked in the past.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuNoD36FPgI
Michael Kuttner is a Jewish New Zealander who for many years was actively involved with various communal organisations connected to Judaism and Israel. He now lives in Israel.
[This article was originally published on J-Wire and is reproduced here with permission from Michael Kuttner.]
