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Throughout the Jewish world, Psalm 107 is recited in synagogues on Israel Independence Day.\u00a0 Each of the forty-three verses of the psalm are read first by the leader, and repeated by the congregation. This dramatic ceremony is explained by Rav Yoel Ben Nun (in his book “The Miracle of the Gathering of Israel”, Yedidot Press, 2018 (Hebrew)).\u00a0 Rav Yoel interprets this psalm as an actual prophecy, describing in detail how the Jewish people will return to Zion after many years in exile. The recital of this prophetic description, therefore, is a fitting way to celebrate its fulfillment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The psalm contains seven sections, each one referring to an event in modern Jewish history.\u00a0 Here is a brief summary, including their fulfillment via contemporary historical events.<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 (verses 1-3)<\/span>:\u00a0 A declaration of thanksgiving of the ingathering of the exiles (we should praise God that a good portion of the Jewish People has returned to the Land of Israel):<\/span><\/p>\n

Give thanks to God, for He is good; His kindness endures forever. So shall say the redeemed of God, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, whom he gathered in from the lands\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 (verses 4-9)<\/span>: Those who came on foot to the land of Israel (i.e. from Yemen, Baghdad, Sudan):<\/span><\/p>\n

Some lost their way in the wilderness\u2026 He showed them a direct way to reach a settled place\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 (verses 10-16)<\/span>: Those who were denied the ability to leave (i.e. from Germany, Russia, Iraq, Ethiopia), but managed to make <\/span>aliyah<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Some lived in deepest darkness, bound in cruel irons\u2026 He brought them out of deepest darkness, broke their bonds asunder.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4 (verses 17-22)<\/span>: Those who went through torture and trauma (i.e. Holocaust and Communism), yet survived and made <\/span>aliyah<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n

They reached the gates of death\u2026. He gave an order and healed them; He delivered them from the pits.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 (verses 23-32)<\/span>: Those who came by sea to the land of Israel (i.e. The <\/span>Ma’apalim<\/span><\/i> ships):<\/span><\/p>\n

Others go down to the sea in ships\u2026He brought them to the port they desired.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6 (verses 33-38)<\/span>: The blessing of agriculture returns to the Land of Israel (i.e. the swamps turned into farms, the Negev yielded produce\u2026):<\/span><\/p>\n

He turns the rivers into a wilderness, springs of water into thirsty land\u2026.They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n

#7 (verses 39-43)<\/span>:\u00a0 Pause is given for those who didn’t survive the exile (i.e. Holocaust Day) and praise is given for the great number of people living in the land of Israel (i.e. Israel Independence Day). The psalm concludes that we have an obligation to give thanks for this miraculous event (i.e. Psalm 107 and Hallel):<\/span><\/p>\n

They had been few and crushed by oppression, misery, and sorrow\u2026 but the needy He secures from suffering, and increases their families like flocks\u2026The wise man will take note of these things; He will reflect on the kindnesses of the LORD!<\/span><\/p>\n","image":{"ID":88575,"id":88575,"title":"ps107-israeli independence day","filename":"ps107-israeli-independence-day.jpg","filesize":0,"url":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ps107-israeli-independence-day.jpg","link":"https:\/\/wp.929.org.il\/en\/independence-day-psalm\/ps107-israeli-independence-day\/","alt":"","author":"7","description":"","caption":"","name":"ps107-israeli-independence-day","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":88570,"date":"2021-02-09 13:46:23","modified":"2022-12-14 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