Magnificent, miraculous Israel: The downfall of Iran, the rise of Persia

(JNS) — And so, once again, Israel is doing the heavy lifting for the rest of the world. It’s what Jews do.

Israel’s pre-emptive and technically accomplished strike on Iran is the stuff of legend. Given how close Iran was to nuclear weaponry, Israel could wait no longer. Our tiny homeland is always under siege, always defamed, always endangered. It is also the bravest country on Earth.

Israel is, truly, a miracle. How much is due to human genius, and how much does God play a hidden role? I really cannot say, but I began reciting psalms. The Israeli chief rabbis have suggested Psalms 20, 21 and...