From our earliest Biblical roots, the Jewish people have held soldiers up
in high esteem. Our greatest biblical heroes have combined their spiritual
service of God with a willingness to physically fight for what they believed in
and defend His honor. Abraham went to battle against the five kings, David was a
brave warrior and we believe the Messiah will be triumphant in battle. This is
not to say that Judaism glorifies war or conflict. Our greatest dream has always
been Isaiah’s peaceful vision in today’s verse. The soldiers of the IDF protect
and defend the nation at all times, and they need our support now more than
ever.
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