Thomas Kopka is four months older than the State of Israel, however, born and living in Germany. Since his first stay in Israel in 1972, it is facing a rapidly changing reality. The Jewish community in Israel and in the Diaspora is under threat, from outside and inside. Therefore, a shared image of the Jewish history is urgently needed. Thomas speak of the history of 4000 years, since Abraham received the promise: “I will make of you a great nation…” This must be worked out anew in every generation, otherwise it will fade away.