Israel is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding as a modern state. On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the country's first prime minister, declared the birth of modern Israel in Tel Aviv’s Independence Hall, and for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Jewish people had a nation.

The Jewish Agency helped lay the groundwork for the two thousand years in the making of the Jewish state. The whole purpose of establishing the Jewish Agency was to unite the global Jewish people and to establish a national home for the Jewish people in the land of Israel.

Today, Israel maintains its safety and security with one of the most powerful militaries in the world, and it is an economic miracle. Israel is also known as “Startup Nation” for having the highest concentration of new businesses per capita in the world. Yet, throughout its history, Israel has faced nearly insurmountable odds, including six Arab nations' attempt to drive it into the sea just hours after Ben-Gurion declared the state. Despite this, Israel stands, despite enemies within, along each border, and beyond.

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Pray:   Heavenly Father, we thank you for the miracle of the rebirth of the State of Israel. Against all odds, you have brought your people back to their ancient homeland, fulfilling the prophecies of old.

We pray for the safety and security of Israel and its people, that you would continue to protect them from their enemies. We trust in your promise that "No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you" (Isaiah 54:17).

Strengthen and uphold Israel, and let your light shine upon them always.