Israel Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Did you know?
Israel is the only country outside of the Unites States that marks Martin Luther King Day annually. This special day is marked with a special session in parliament.
Why?
Because Israel chooses to embrace the legacy of Dr. King for it exemplifies values of hope and peaceful co-existence between people of diverse backgrounds.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, were great friends to Israel and the Jewish people. Both were active in the battle against anti-Semitism.
“Peace for Israel means security, and we must stand with all our might to protect its right to exist, its territorial integrity. I see Israel as one of the great outposts of democracy in the world, and a marvelous example of what can be done, how desert land can be transformed into an oasis of brotherhood and democracy. Peace for Israel means security and that security must be a reality.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Watch Miri Ben-Ari’s powerful music video: Symphony of Brotherhood.
2 comments:
Miri Ben-Ami is great; but I wish she wouldn’t join herself up with rap so-called music!
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It's interesting today is january 19 and I live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My trash was picked up today. Yet my local bar and grill owned by friends from Israel was closed.
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