Why Celebrate?
by Naomi Krieger on April 30, 2008 in Features
This month, I celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, while my Palestinian friends mourn the same day as the Nakba.
Why celebrate? For many people, the establishment of the modern state of Israel represents the triumph of hope, faith and vision over despair. From a people scattered among nations, dreaming of return to the land of Israel for 2,000 years, an incredible society was built. Read more
