Rosh Hashanah 2026: Israel’s 78-year miracle was never supposed to happen - opinion

In May 1948, following the declaration of statehood by a battered remnant of people on a sliver of land, five regular armies crossed into the newly declared territory within hours. Additionally, twenty other governments opposed the existence of the state.

Looking ahead to Rosh Hashanah 2026, commentary surrounding the event characterizes the 78-year history of Israel as an unexpected occurrence that was initially not projected to survive.