Paul Jacobson

Tag: israeli independence

  • “Those flags gave me hope”

    “Those flags gave me hope”

    My wife recently wrote a post about our city’s annual tradition of putting up flags ahead of Israel’s Independence Day. Apparently someone raised concerns on Facebook about how this extra cost was wasted in light of the need for more resources to combat COVID-19. These flags aren’t an annual exercise in vanity and frivolity, they […]

  • Fireworks for Israel 71st Independence Day Celebrations

    Fireworks for Israel 71st Independence Day Celebrations

    We celebrated 71 years of Israel’s independence earlier this month. We joined thousands of Modiin’s residents to watch a fireworks display in the park. It was a spectacular display, as usual, and we enjoyed all three parts of the show. I took my tripod with me to attempt some longer exposure photography of the fireworks. […]

  • Whether to celebrate Israeli independence?

    Whether to celebrate Israeli independence?

    A debate flared up about whether to wholeheartedly celebrate Israeli independence. The debate highlights different politics and, at the same time, a shared passion for Israel.