Q&A: This Year’s Independence Day Celebrations
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This Year’s Independence Day Celebrations
Question
Does the Rabbi think it is appropriate to celebrate Independence Day this year? When there are hostages, we are in the midst of an endless and unsuccessful war, and the situation in the country in general is not exactly uplifting?
Answer
I don’t think there is one correct answer here. Each person should do what is in his or her heart. There is certainly reason to celebrate, and there are also reasons that cast a shadow over it.