Rosh Hashanah 2026: Israel’s 78-year miracle was never supposed to happen – opinion

As Israel approaches its 78th year, the article highlights its improbable survival and growth since its establishment in 1948. Despite facing immediate military threats from multiple Arab armies, a lack of resources, and international opposition, Israel has transformed into a regional power and technological leader. The article emphasizes several key "miracles":

• Military Resilience: Surviving and winning numerous wars against numerically superior forces, including the 1948 War of Independence, the Six-Day War in 1967, and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
• Ingathering of Exiles: Successfully absorbing nearly a million Jewish refugees from various countries, turning them into productive citizens.
• Economic Prosperity: Overcoming an Arab League boycott and international campaigns to become the "Start-Up Nation," excelling in technology and innovation.
• Diplomatic Achievements: Forging a deep alliance with the US and establishing diplomatic and commercial ties with numerous countries, including several Arab states through the Abraham Accords.
• Torah Revival: Becoming the largest center of Torah scholarship in history, with a significant increase in yeshivas and Jewish learning institutions.

The author concludes that Israel's existence and success, against all odds, are a testament to "divine providence, Jewish resilience, improvisation, and a refusal to accept the verdict of demographics, geography, or the General Assembly."