Some thoughts on Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Remembrance Day:
When we are dealing with the most critical issue of all – when we are dealing with issues of life-and-death, the only measure that is appropriate to use is the country's need to survive and to prosper, to live its life and to protect its character.
If we are called upon to risk our lives to protect these things, that war is a worthwhile one to fight.
The juxtaposition of Memorial Day and Independence Day teaches us all this, and allows us to celebrate – after feeling the searing pain of loss – Israel's many accomplishments during its 58-year history.
My own previous thoughts on the same subject are here.
