I have preached before about the unique role of Memorial Day in Israeli society. Truly remembering, solemnizing and being grateful for the ultimate sacrifice is something that has faded in the United States and still holds strong in Israel. I was in downtown Tel Aviv, next to Rabin Square (where Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin was assassinated). I witnessed a scene very similar to this one.
Also independence day -- a true celebration. I went out with two dear friends from College -- Lesley Benedikt and Josh Mitnick -- who made aliyah nine years ago, and they took me out for an authentic Tel Aviv Celebration. Day before the ride though -- so I nursed half a beer until 11 and then went back to the hotel before the masses even began to come out.
It is past midnight here, and I can hear music spilling out of the night clubs as revelers continue to dance the night away. As for me.... off to bed for the first big day of riding.
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