While Holocaust museums have played a vital role in memorializing the Holocaust, according to Israeli scholar Yossi Klein Halevi, they have made a mistake.
Thank you for writing this. When celebrating Israel Independence Day, I like to say that modern Israel was established/recognized in 1948. Ancient Israel, our birthplace, has a 3,000+ year history.
Lauri, this is an excellent point, one that too many of us have missed over the years. Reframing the discussion and adjusting our words as you suggest makes total sense. Thank you for this!
It is sad that with all your wonderful history, Israel is known for its darkest hour, not its complete life story. In America, it is also sad, that our young history is barely mentioned in schools today. Children, not knowing the past is troubling.
Thank you for writing this. When celebrating Israel Independence Day, I like to say that modern Israel was established/recognized in 1948. Ancient Israel, our birthplace, has a 3,000+ year history.
Lauri, this is an excellent point, one that too many of us have missed over the years. Reframing the discussion and adjusting our words as you suggest makes total sense. Thank you for this!
Two things;
Never Defenseless Again
It’s our land. Done explaining :
It is sad that with all your wonderful history, Israel is known for its darkest hour, not its complete life story. In America, it is also sad, that our young history is barely mentioned in schools today. Children, not knowing the past is troubling.