07/05/2026
🗓️ Holiday Announcement
Shalom Traveler,
Today marks the our nation's 250th's birthday and being a free world. Before we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, let us first give thanks to the Elohim, whose grace and providence have carried generations through hardship, sacrifice and triumph for the USA. Everyone (saved or not) should understand the freedoms we enjoy today such as our ability to worship, speak freely, gather with family and friends and pursue our own paths—were not given without cost. They were earned through the courage, determination and sacrifice of countless men and women across centuries who gave up their comfort so you could be comfortable. Many laid down their lives, endured unimaginable hardships and stood firm in defense of the ideals of liberty so that future generations could live free.
As we celebrate today, let us remember that freedom is not something to take for granted. It is a gift that must be cherished, protected and passed on with gratitude and responsibility. Honor those who came before us by living with integrity, respecting one another and preserving the values that have shaped our nation. May this milestone remind us not only of America's history, but also of our duty to carry its blessings forward. Celebrate with *simcha*, remember with humility and give thanks to the Elohim for the freedoms we have been blessed to inherit.
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"Blessed is the nation whose Elohim is Yahweh." —Tehillim/Psalm 33: 12
Gila Bransky
UC Staff