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By: Michael Treharne, UK National Director
The Hebrew word for brother is ach. In everyday Hebrew, you will often hear the word achi, which is a contraction of ach and sheli, and means “my brother.” Often, this term doesn’t only refer to blood relatives but also to close friends who have forged a tight bond. According to the King James Bible Dictionary, the word brother is used 367 times in Scripture. Given the frequency of use, it seems clear that God values the bonds of brotherhood and unity.
By: Janet Aslin, Staff Writer
In 2023, the core Jewish population—or the number of people identifying as Jews above all else—was approximately 15.7 million worldwide. That’s a pretty tiny number when you consider there are about 8.2 billion people alive today. Since October 7, 2023, that miniscule Jewish population has garnered a disproportionate share of the world’s hatred. It would be safe to say that the intensity with which Jews have been called to defend the actions of the State of Israel during the past year has been unprecedented.
Israel has long struggled with public perception. Is she a democracy or an apartheid state? What about the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)? Is it the world’s most moral army determined to defend its citizens or an aggressive occupying force? With much of the world hurling baseless accusations at them, Israelis—as well as Jews who live in the Diaspora (outside of Israel)—have been reaching out to one another. One of the many ways they have been encouraging their community is through grassroots initiatives.
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