Rabbi Howard Morrison

Some 3500 years ago, our ancestors were poised to enter the land of Israel as a nation for the first time. It seemed like a formality that twelve tribal leaders would scout the land and report back.

While two leaders, Joshua and Caleb, saw the good in the land and affirmed God's promise,  the other ten incited a panic, seeing the residents as giants and seeing themselves as grasshoppers. The nation followed the majority lead. As a result, except for Joshua and Caleb, a new generation would be born to enter the Promised Land.

Now, some 3500 years later, the nation of Israel is mature snd sovereign in our homeland. We no longer see ourselves as grasshoppers when confronting an adversary.  We no  longer see our foes as giants.

Case in point is right now. Israel does not fear Iran, which threatens our people's survival. With or without the help of others,  Israel knows what to do. Iran is the grasshopper which needs to have its nuclear weaponry removed permanently. Israel has taken gigantic steps forward.

May the task be completed soon with God's help.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Howard Morrison