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These are just some highlights of a week
full of rich history and deep emotion, stirring
speakers and unique experiences, not to
mention overwhelmingly delicious food!
Perhaps most importantly, the Mission connected
the participants to the people of Israel
and to each other. I now have a beautiful
shared experience with 35 other dedicated
and passionate Zionists, who have become
my friends.
Today, Jews are few in numbers and unfortunately,
even fewer know and fight for the
truth of our cause. But the Maccabees were
also few in numbers, and just like them, we are
strong and persistent. With the brave souls
we met, I know that Israel will prevail and
become even stronger. We are all defenders of
Israel; some of us serve in the IDF and Border
Police, some of us fight legal battles, some of
us have the ability and means to fund projects
to support a safe and strong Israel, and some
of us teach the truth about Israel and about
those who seek to destroy it.
In my role as the regional director of ZOA
Long Island, it is my responsibility to relay
the facts on the ground to our constituents, to
bring to life what I witnessed first-hand. ZOA
stands for a strong Israel, including Judea
and Samaria, with an undivided Jerusalem as
its eternal capital. I’m proud to work for this
organization, which unashamedly stands for
the truth about Israel, BDS, and the fact that
anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. This trip put
all of that into perspective. And now, it’s time
to get to work!
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