Happy Independence Day, Israel!

It is always difficult to create. Even more so a state. Even more so in which a people lives, some of whom were already born in this state and some once came to rebuild the neglected desert territory. It is difficult to believe, to find strength, when for two millennia other people under various pretexts are trying to destroy you and your children. And you, covered in blood, go everywhere for centuries… You cry, endure, adapt, unite, protect, find a sense of humor as well as the drive to create, mercy to heal, skill to arm yourself and courage to pass on traditions! That is why your enemies fear and hate you. However, today is not about them. Today is only about you, dearest Israel.

Congratulations on your 77th birthday! Mazal tov! May you remain for many years the same as we know and love you - strong, smiling, wise, fair, handsome, a jack-of-all-trades, brave and with good fortune! We wish the entire Jewish people prosperity, harmony and a peaceful sky! Am Israel Hai!