Israel

      is famously known for its Four Seasons, Spring,Summer, elections and War. For the Locals it's times to Squabble over Air conditions or Windows, Right v Left Etc.  Unfortunately The One Season that Seems to bring everyone together in one voice one heart one people is War. In True Spirit of " Love thy Neighbor"  Israelis of all Denominations, offer housing, Shelter, Food and compassion,and every imaginable service  for all those in the affected conflict zone.For Us Jews in the America , it seems a lot simpler, The State of Israel Should always have our unconditional Support through every Season. Israel is facing massive Delegitimization campaign.  Supermarkets are being ransacked of their Israeli Made products, Speakers and dignitaries  are Shouted down and Harassed. Students on Campus are afraid to identify as Jews. organizations are bullied into voting to boycott the Jewish State, and scores of other Vicious Threats. What's the best way to send love and appreciation to those who are on the front line of this massive bigotry? I am uncertain their is a right answer to this question. Some will Send checks, Others Volunteer,  Perhaps Solidarity trips, but in my opinion the one special way to warm the hearts of the Sabra's and truly give them that Hallmark moment is to march and Participate in the Salute to Israel Parade. The reaction for most would be a Huh! a Parade!. With so Much negative news about the State in the world, What better way for Schools, Organizations, Missions, and corporate to come out and show the people of Israel, That all of Ysrael is linked to one another. Listening to a local Israeli newscast, the Anchor was beaming with pride and the excitement of the story That so many came out in torrential rains and thunderstorms, marching and singing  Am Ysrael Chai. As a person living in the Greater Sephardi community in Brooklyn, i take umbrage in several of the schools and institutions that remain indifferent to the state. Siting its irreligious and pluralistic nature as it's main reason. No Situation is perfect,  the  answer is simple, being indifferent is being against. Their is no such thing as being half pregnant. You either are or you're not..It was also very troubling to see institutions, Especially one's that pride themselves on having a strong love for Israel, with delegations of over Five Hundred Students Strong, and hundreds of Families who would come out to spectate, Choose to sit out the parade. Siting Safety concerns, attributed to strong winds and rain. What a great message of love and solidarity to send to the people of Israel, " We love you, but only when it's not raining, or when we have to go to deal". Basically a Bond of convenience. "To everything their is a season", Summer,Spring, Winter, and Fall, Israel Should and always be our Season..........