Today is Thanksgiving, let us pause to express our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support of Israel. Your prayers, advocacy, and generosity remind us of the power of unity and faith in building a brighter future for the Jewish people and the Holy Land.

In this Thanksgiving edition of A Glorious Future, we reflect on the shared values of gratitude and community that underpin both Thanksgiving and Jewish traditions. Together, we’ll explore the lessons we can draw from history, prophecy, and faith as we continue to stand boldly for Israel.

Giving Thanks Through the Lens of Jewish Tradition and America’s Roots in Gratitude

Thanksgiving reminds us of the profound Jewish value of hakarat hatov—recognizing the good. In Jewish practice, gratitude is not reserved for special occasions; it’s a daily discipline. The blessings recited before meals, like Hamotzi (the blessing over bread), and the joyful celebrations of Sukkot, the harvest festival, mirror...

Today, Thanksgiving, millions across America will gather with family and friends to share a meal, give thanks, and reflect on the blessings in their lives. But how many of us truly understand the deeper significance of gratitude, a value woven into the very fabric of both Jewish tradition and America’s origins?

This Thanksgiving, let us explore the profound connection between the Jewish principle of hakarat hatov—recognizing the good—and the Pilgrims' journey, a testament to faith, resilience, and the pursuit of religious freedom.

Gratitude in Jewish Tradition: A Daily Practice

In Jewish life, gratitude is not reserved for special occasions; it is a daily discipline. The Hebrew term hakarat hatov reminds us to recognize the good in all circumstances. From blessings recited before meals, like Hamotzi (the blessing over bread), to the joyous festival of Sukkot—a celebration of abundance and community—gratitude is central to the Jewish faith.

Psalm 138...