Netanyahu: I Want To Thank The American People

Peloni:  I always found it interesting to reflect upon the fact that the American Colonialists saw themselves as the New Jerusalem and that in Israel’s founding it looked to the example of America for its Declaration of Statehood.  The ties which exist between the American and Israeli people have proven to be incredible and enduring.  May this tie never be broken even as has been routinely betrayed by American leadership (sans Trump) which have claims to represent the American people.

July 5, 2024 | 2 Comments »

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  2. ,,, On August 18, 1790, Seixas, speaking as the warden of Congregation Yeshuat Israel, welcomed Washington to the Touro synagogue by proclaiming, “Permit the children of the Stock of Abraham to approach you with the most cordial affection and esteem for your person & merits—and to join with our fellow Citizens in welcoming you to New Port.”4

    Seixas continued with an analogy comparing the Revolutionary War with the struggles of the ancient tribes of Israel and likened Washington to King David: “With pleasure we reflect on those days—those days of difficulty, & danger when the God of Israel, who delivered David from the peril of the sword, shielded your head in the day of battle: and we rejoice to think, that the same Spirit who rested in the Bosom of the greatly beloved Daniel enabling him to preside over the Provinces of the Babylonish Empire, rests and ever will rest upon you, enabling you to discharge the arduous duties of Chief Magistrate in these States.”5

    Washington was moved by these sentiments. On the same day, he responded to the expressions of gratitude with his letter strongly affirming the principle of freedom of religion. In addition, Washington responded by offering his own biblical references: “May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and figtree, and there shall be none to make him afraid.”6 In this statement, Washington was referencing Micah 4:3-4: “Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they train for war. Each of them will sit under his vine and under his fig tree, With no one to make them afraid, For the mouth of the LORD of hosts has spoken.”7 In his allusion to this well-known verse, Washington made clear his commitment to granting Jews (“Children of the Stock of Abraham”) the same religious freedoms and protections granted to other religious groups in America.,,,

    https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/touro-synagogue/