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Menachem Bombach
President and CEO of Netzach Educational Network

“In Our Unity – Our Victory”

A year. A full year has passed since that black day, a day that tore our hearts to shreds. And still, one hundred and one of our sons and daughters, flesh of our flesh, soul of our soul, are held captive by a cruel enemy. In every moment, with every breath, our hearts beat with theirs, our pain cries out their pain.

The wound – deep and searing. The tears – a river that never runs dry. The heart – wounded and bleeding. We stand before an abyss of cruelty, facing evil incarnate. This is the ancient, cursed hatred of Israel that has pursued us since time immemorial.

But it is precisely in these darkest moments that we discover a light we did not know existed within us. A light of unshakeable unity, of boundless love for Israel, of faith that moves mountains. For “The Eternity of Israel shall not lie” – was never and will never be just a slogan, but a burning reality of life!

Behold the great miracle unfolding before our eyes – despite all the division, despite all the disputes. In moments of truth, all masks fall away, and we all – all of us! – unite as one person with one heart. The true story of our people is written in the blood of our hearts, in the tears of our eyes, in the warm embrace we give each other.

And at this hour, how can we not mention our brothers and sisters in the Diaspora? Those who abandoned everything – homes, jobs, entire lives – to be here with us in our most difficult moments. Thousands of delegations arrived from all corners of the earth, from New York to Melbourne, from London to Johannesburg. They came not only to support but to be an integral part of our struggle. In doing so, they proved, more than anything, that the people of Israel are one large family, united and invincible.

Facing our enemies who rise against us, we discover strengths we never imagined. Not just in the power of the arm, but in the power of the spirit – in the spirit of Israel of old, we preserve the image of God even as hell rages around us, always remembering that “Not by might, nor by power, but by My spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”

The entire world stands astonished, amazed at the heroism we display. We see who our true friends are, those whose hearts beat with ours. But more than anything, we learn to rely on our Father in Heaven and on the strength within us, His beloved children.

We remember, with tears and endless pride, our fallen heroes. The holy ones of Israel, pure and innocent, who gave their lives to sanctify God’s name. We embrace the bereaved families, share in their immense pain, and are committed to continuing their path. A path of building, of creation, of sanctifying life in every moment.

For this is the secret of our eternity, dear brothers and sisters. The ability to rise from the ashes, to turn tears into pearls, pain into strength, and to walk with heads held high towards complete redemption. And this path we will take together, hand in hand, heart to heart, with complete faith and absolute confidence that “The LORD will give strength unto His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace.”

People of Israel, at this hour we are not just remembering – we are renewing ourselves. From every drop of blood spilled, a flower of hope grows. From every tear, a river of love is born. From every cry of pain, an eternal song bursts forth. For we – yes, we – are living proof of the victory of spirit over matter, light over darkness, life over death.

The people of Israel live – not just as a battle cry, but as an eternal promise. Alive in every breath, in every heartbeat, in every moment of creation and building. Alive in its Torah, in its heritage, in its values. Alive in its love for its land, its people, and all of humanity.

And from these lives, from this eternity, we call out to our captive brothers and sisters: Hold on! We are with you every moment, and we will not rest or be quiet until you return home. For we are all – all the people of Israel – one large family, and family never gives up.

The people of Israel live, and will live for eternity! For we – we are the eternal people, and the Eternity of Israel shall not lie!!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

About the Author
Rabbi Menachem Bombach is an educator and an entrepreneur - founder and CEO of the Netzach Educational Network – and a spokesperson for the progressive Haredi community. Menachem was born and raised in the ultra-Orthodox community in Meah Shearim in Jerusalem as a Vizhnitz Hasid. Educated at the Mir Yeshiva, he earned his undergraduate degree in Education and graduate degree in Public Policy from Hebrew University, where he also founded a preparatory program (Mechina) for Haredi students. He was a fellow at Maoz and in the leadership program of Gesher, and is a fellow and senior project leader at the Mandel Institute. Menachem founded a ground-breaking Yeshiva High School (HaMidrasha HaHassidit in Beitar Illit) in 2017, expanding his vision to create the Netzach Educational Network of 18 Haredi schools. Today, Netzach provides over 3,000 students with an outstanding Haredi education alongside a full Bagrut (matriculation) certificate. This empowers them to create a strong, financially viable future for themselves, their future families, and the Israeli economy, while remaining strongly connected to their core values of Torah observance. Additionally, the network makes general studies accessible through the Eshkolot website, which serves more than forty thousand students. For more information, visit www.netzach.org.il​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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