Chaverim,
Today is what The Israel Hour is all about.
A major, worldwide celebration of Israel: its culture, its accomplishments, its "quirks". One day a year when Israeli politics takes a back seat, and Israeli pride shines through.
Welcome to Israel's 58th Birthday!
It is simply mind boggling that such a young country is so advanced. We should all be very proud of what Eretz Yisrael has accomplished in its short history.
Aside from a fortunate few of us who are in Israel on this special day, most of us need to work a little harder to get carried away by the spirit of the day. After all, life in America goes on as usual.
Therefore - as I do every year, I urge all of you to make an effort to celebrate Israel today. Attend a local celebration (and be sure to bring some Israel Hour flyers along!). Go online and purchase Israeli products. Dress the entire family in blue and white. Drive around with Israeli music blaring from your car. Wave Israeli flags everywhere you go. Tune into Israeli radio on the Internet, or just turn on The Israel Hour!
Then be sure to join in our celebration on the air this Sunday. We'll be playing songs appropriate for a large-scale "chagiga", and of course, your song suggestions are very welcome. If you were throwing a Yom Ha'atzmaut party, what songs would you play? Let me know!
Also, please make every effort to join us live. Although the show will be available as a podcast later in the week, no one wants to celebrate alone. There's something really nice about knowing that so many people are celebrating along with you at the same time!
With t'filot and b'rachot for peace and tranquility in Israel, I wish all of our readers and listeners a Chag Sameach!!
"Ein Makom K'mo Eretz Yisrael!"
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