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Moved by Gal Gadot's address in Hollywood to write this poem, I too proudly declare, "I am an Israeli and I am Jewish." It is the greatest privilege I can imagine, and I am the luckiest man on Earth.   

A Country Bigger than Her Borders

    Most Countries are rooted in land
      be it bountiful, rocky, or arid like sand

    Yet Israel is much bigger than her borders
       A nation marching to the Almighty’s orders

    A people grounded in the precepts of the Holy Book
       Given them on Mount Sinai, when the whole world shook

    Descended from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – renamed Israel
       A man, a nation, a people forged from the finest material
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Elliott Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
p.s.- I love Jewish people the world over and feel compassion for Jews with every fiber of my Christian empathic heart. :)
Wolf Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thanks for the love, Regina. Peace, Gershon
Elliott Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Hi Gershon, Amen to all that. Long live Israel and Jewish people everywhere. She will rise above the ashes. Hashem loves you guys. Thank you for the leg exercise tips, very kind of you. Shabbat Shalom to you and your family!
Mckeithan Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Well said Gershon. You all have a long and proud history.
Wolf Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Yes, indeed. And grateful to be another link in the chain... ~ Gershon .
Read Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The Jewish borders spread far and wide, we have a large community in Golders Green in London,enjoy your evening Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Ha, ha! Golders Green. Bowlers and black hats. Always struck me as a cold community. ~ gw
Trestrail Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
God’s chosen people. Pity more Jews living in America don’t share your pride or at least make their voices heard.
Wolf Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
80% or so of the Jews in the USA do not feel part of the Jewish Nation. Not even after October 7, 2023. Pity. ~ Gershon
Jones Avatar
March 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Your poem reflects your great pride and passion! Wonderful!
Wolf Avatar
March 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Really nice of you to support me on this one, my fair friend. Thanks!!
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