Eternal Hope in Messiah
During the two-year war in Gaza, hope permeated the thoughts of Israelis across the land. Among personal and particular hopes, there was a collective national hope that the hostages would be released, reunited with their families, and that there would be a spark of joy in the midst of so much sorrow, pain, and confusion. Hope is indeed etched into the fabric of Israeli society, embodied in the national anthem, HaTikvah, meaning the hope. At this time of year, many may look to the Judaic feast of Hannukah, drawing from both history and mythology to reinforce their national hopes.
