The Post-Zionist Collapse

What is the biggest threat facing Israel right now? Iranian nukes? Palestinian terrorism? Inept leadership? Nope. The answer is something far worse, something so dangerous that it demoralizes us and leaves us paralyzed- Post-Zionism.
The founders of the State, despite being secular, knew why they were here. They saw themselves in very biblical terms, helping rebuild the desolate kingdom of Judea. They understood that the survival of Israel depends on having a raison d'etre for the State to rally the citizens. They were fulfilling the Jewish dream of "being a free people in our land, the land of Zion and Jerusalem".
Today, the people of Israel no longer have faith in the Dream and faith in G-d. What are we doing in Israel? Why did G-d return us to our ancient homeland after over 3000 years of wandering in exile? Was it to build a Western country full of night clubs and non-kosher restaurants? Is our purpose to live the good life and spend Shabbat and Yom Kippur tanning on the beach?
No, our purpose is to "perfect the world in the Kingdom of the Almighty". We are here to be a "light to the nations", a country built on holiness, compassion, justice and mercy. We are a people sustained by a convenant with G-d. Without faith in our mission, we have no strength. If we are trying to created a sunny California on the Mediterannean, then why not head for the real one when the going gets rough? Without belief in the Zionist Dream, we cannot defend ourselves and stand up to our enemies. Why do you think Israel lost the war this past summer? Because we lack faith in our purpose. We do not possess the right mindset to be able to combat enemies who are fighting a "holy war". We can't understand them.
The PM of Israel, Ehud Olmert, said in a speech: "We (Israel) are tired of fighting and tired of winning". No, Mr. Olmert, the People of Israel will never tire of fighting. We are ready to fight until the very end. If you are read to falter, just remeber the words of King David: "Behold, the Protector of Israel neither rests nor sleeps".