This week, Judy contacts a selection of previously interviewed guests and asks them the following three questions: What do you love about Israel? What is your birthday wish for the State of Israel? What is your message to the listeners?
An eclectic group of Olim, from musician Menachem Herman to kidney donor Judy Singer. to former Gush Katif resident Anita Tucker, to 77-year-old former pastor Frank Mecklenburg, share their thoughts and hopes about their homeland.
One common thread that runs through many of the answers is that Israel is a place where a Jew feels at home. A wish for Israel's birthday that was repeated was that the strong sense of unity and connectedness that is felt during national emergencies such as war should be tangible all year long. A message to the listeners that a few guests reiterated was that seeing the good in others and doing good deeds and acts of kindness is what is needed for peace.
Leave your birthday wishes in the comments!