Arutz Sheva
The annual Celebrate Israel Parade in Manhattan was attended by over 30,000 Jews and supporters of Israel on Sunday.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon took part, as did New York State and City leaders, dozens of schools, Jewish organizations, synagogues and pro-Israel Christian groups.
“It is heartwarming to see tens of thousands of Americans coming out to the streets of New York to show their unwavering support for Israel,” said Danon.
“We have true friends in America. This alliance is stronger than ever and is rooted in our joint commitment to the values and ideals that both our countries hold dear,” he added.
Danon, together with Consul General Ido Aharoni, marched in the Israeli delegation that included Knesset members, diplomats and their families, as well as pro-Israel organization representatives.
I think people forget what Chabad’s position is on Zionism. First of all read kuntres u’mayon which the Rebbe himself published and publicized, which has a hosafah which explains quite clearly what our position is on Zionism, suffice to say it is not a friendly position (to the extent Satmar Chasidim often post the words of the Rebbe Rashab at the front of their synagogues, since he came out with the full charifus with the best lashon). Some think that because the Rebbe was nice to those who supported Zionism and to the Government officials of the medinah, he must… Read more »
In this beautiful annual show of Jewish unity and pride?!
Imagine the great Kiddush Hashem (and Chabad) to again trend-set in the Black-Hat-Orthodox world. Imagine the Mivtzoim-themed possibilities…
Mark my words…it will happen, and when it does, others will follow.
PH – Teaneck, NJ
there’s only one thing I can say is that is we want moshiach now we don’t want to wait I’m Yisroel Chai