In our world, actions define a person. Nice ideas and sweet words are not taken seriously unless they have some kind of manifestation in reality. In Judaism, our actions have eternal meaning. As opposed to other religions, our actions cannot be negated by a simple apology or “turning the other cheek”. 

Human beings are always searching for new and exciting things. In all areas of life, many people feel the need for a change as they become disappointed and burdened by the same routine. This tendency becomes intense for a religious Jew, as the Jewish religion is replete with routine – the same prayers, the same holidays and the same laws all year long. Even though the Jewish calendar has many different holidays and occasions, they never change.

This is the day that Hashem made; we shall exult and rejoice thereon”

We have not yet forgotten, the contemporaries of that generation, the liberation of the Old City of Jerusalem and its surrounding neighborhoods, which were held by the Jordanians for nineteen years, in battles fought by Israel’s heroes and the Angels of the King’s army, on the 28^th of Iyar, 5727.

A wise man once said, “A religious man is a gullible man”. The modern perspective looks at the piousness of religion as seemingly disconnected from reality. All religions expect a high moral code and view culture in the most positive light possible. This concept seems to contradict what actually happens in the real world. Complete righteousness cannot function in a world where competition and dishonesty prevail.

Holidays and memorable moments have become an essential part of modern culture. All over the world, people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and other momentous events. These dates not only commemorate happy occasions. It is quite common to remember dates that remind us of when our loved ones passed away or when a tragic accident occurred. This concept of reminding ourselves of past events has spread to other themes.