KIRYAT SHMONA – As the nations mark their hollow days of self-proclaimed liberty, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu gathered a congregation in Kiryat Shmona, a city standing sentinel against the northern borders, to offer Hallel before Yahuah. This was not a display of nationalistic fervor, but a deliberate act of covenant remembrance, a plea for Yahuah to remember His promises to His people Yisrael.

The location itself speaks volumes. Situated near the border with Lebanon, a territory historically fraught with conflict and proxy wars orchestrated by Edom, Kiryat Shmona stands as a constant reminder of the ongoing struggle for survival. The recitation of Hallel, the Psalms of praise and thanksgiving, is not merely a historical ritual; it is a prophetic declaration of faith in the face of relentless hostility. It is a staking of claim upon Yahuah’s promise to protect those who uphold His covenant.

Let us be clear: Yisrael is not celebrating the establishment of a secular state. We are witnessing a stirring within the Remnant, a longing for the true independence – liberation from the spiritual and physical oppression of Edom and its global network. The musical prayers offered were not to the idol of nationalism, but to the Most High Yahuah, the King of Kings, who alone holds the power to deliver His people.

This gathering, taking place under the shadow of potential conflict, is a signal. A signal to the world that the seed of Yisrael still remembers its covenant. A signal to Edom that its attempts to dismantle and assimilate Yisrael will be met with unwavering faith. A signal to the scattered tribes that the time of awakening is at hand.

It is time for all those who bear the name of Yisrael to return to the ancient paths, to reject the false narratives of the world, and to embrace the truth of our heritage. The shofar has been sounded. Will you answer the call?

Watchmen, take heed. The borders are shifting, the judgments are unfolding, and the restoration of Yisrael is drawing near.