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Ride for Solidarity for Israel 70<\/em><\/strong>, Jewish and Christian Riders from Israel \/ Romania (Max Katz has a home in both countries), Arizona (Gene Adee), Colorado (Dan Sifford), Texas (John McVey and myself), Jon Potter (Virginia) and Washington (Dan Smith) rode from Santa Monica Pier in California to Chicago, Illinois, on Historic Rte 66 and then to New York City. The mission was to stand together in celebration of the freedom of Israel for 70 years.<\/p>\n

The riders endured high winds, many days of rain and one morning pulling out with three inches of snow on our bikes; a snowstorm so bad we could hardly see.<\/p>\n

The ride was met with so many people expressing appreciation, giving thumbs up (our bikes displayed Israeli and American flags), and even offered to donate money.<\/p>\n

Men who did not know each other (I was the common denominator), riding together for 15 days, sharing motel rooms, meals,\u00a0and resources. Each having a different riding style chose to ride for a MISSION! Each man laid down his desires and preferences to complete this effort.<\/p>\n

Why the ride: to stand in solidarity with Israel. We were there to express our stand with God\u2019s chosen people and their land. The idea of a \u201cMISSION\u201d was made very clear early on and was embraced by the riders.<\/p>\n

Each morning we had a ceremony, the pledge to the American flag and then to Israeli flag; then a prayer (alternating Hebrew and Christian prayers). It was so good to stand in front of the world at motels across the USA for all to see.<\/p>\n

When completed the first leg at Route 66 in Chicago, two of the men had to return to their homes. Five of us continued toward New York City.<\/p>\n

Brandon McCray, a huge supporter of M25, brought his son, Tyler and Pastor, Scot Caley to Lima, Ohio, and escorted us to their church, Park Christian Church, for an Israeli prepared meal and celebration. They will never know what a shot in the arm the open doors and hearts were to our team.<\/p>\n

Arriving in Belpre, Ohio, the local Christian Motorcycle Association hosted pizza and desserts at Celebration Center. We were so blessed to have a dry, warm spot to eat and the openness to hear the story of our mission.<\/p>\n

The next day it happened; the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh! Wow, here we are, riding for the sake of Israel. The rain, the cold, the weary bodies became secondary to the Mission. The Mission was solidified. Our lone Jewish rider was visibly shaken! We were broken! Max\u2019s expression was more like, \u201cagain\u201d. It was not like shock; it was something like, \u201chere we go again.\u201d<\/p>\n

We stopped and made a video to express our pain and to encourage people to take a visible stand for Israel. This was a very emotional time and people in the restaurant were so supportive of our efforts that day.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival in New York City, riding our motorcycles to Ground Zero (a real risky undertaking), we were blessed to find a place to light eleven candles for the Jewish people who died from this tragedy.\u00a0 (These videos and pictures from the ride are posted on our Facebook page, Ride for Solidarity with Israel70).<\/p>\n

There are so many awesome things to report on this historic ride, but I will bring this to an end by calling us to action, \u2018wake up the mighty men\u2019 of Joel the prophet. We MUST <\/strong>do something.<\/p>\n

Max, the Jewish rider stated with as much emotion as possible, his thanks to our riders. He stated, \u201cMost people will stand with Israel from behind their computer.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>So many will write articles that \u2018friends\u2019 or people with like attitudes will read.<\/p>\n

This morning, I read Hugh\u2019s News where to summarize Dr. Michael Brown, a Pastor with Christian \/ Jewish members did not say anything about the synagogue shooting because, \u2018he does not bring things that are political to his pulpit\u2019. Wow!<\/p>\n

Let me share a thought from one of the Holocaust Museums we visited:<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Because I was not a socialist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Because I was not a trade unionist. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Because I was not a Jew<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Then they came for me<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Then there was no one left to speak for me<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What shall you do? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Left to right, Gene Adee, Dan Smith, John McVey, myself, Jon Potter, Dan Sifford and Maximillian Katz<\/p><\/div>\n

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By: Gary Burd<\/p>\n

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La misi\u00f3n era estar juntos en la celebraci\u00f3n de la libertad de Israel durante 70 a\u00f1os. Los ciclistas soportaron fuertes vientos, muchos d\u00edas de lluvia y una ma\u00f1ana saliendo con tres pulgadas de nieve en nuestras bicicletas; Una tormenta de nieve tan fuerte que apenas pod\u00edamos ver. El viaje se reuni\u00f3 con tantas personas que expresaron su agradecimiento, aprobaron (nuestras bicicletas mostraron banderas israel\u00edes y estadounidenses) e incluso ofrecieron donar dinero. Hombres que no se conoc\u00edan (yo era el denominador com\u00fan), viajaban juntos durante 15 d\u00edas, compart\u00edan habitaciones de motel, comidas y recursos. Cada uno con un estilo de conducci\u00f3n diferente eligi\u00f3 montar para una MISI\u00d3N Cada hombre dej\u00f3 sus deseos y preferencias para completar este esfuerzo. Por qu\u00e9 el paseo: para estar en solidaridad con Israel. Estuvimos all\u00ed para expresar nuestra posici\u00f3n con el pueblo elegido de Dios y su tierra. La idea de una \"MISI\u00d3N\" se hizo muy clara desde el principio y fue aceptada por los corredores. Cada ma\u00f1ana ten\u00edamos una ceremonia, la promesa a la bandera estadounidense y luego a la bandera israel\u00ed; luego una oraci\u00f3n (alternando oraciones hebreas y cristianas). Fue tan bueno pararse frente al mundo en moteles en todo Estados Unidos para que todos lo vean. Cuando completaron la primera etapa en la Ruta 66 en Chicago, dos de los hombres tuvieron que regresar a sus hogares. Cinco de nosotros continuamos hacia la ciudad de Nueva York. Brandon McCray, un gran partidario de M25, trajo a su hijo, Tyler y Pastor, Scot Caley a Lima, OH, y nos acompa\u00f1\u00f3 a su iglesia, Park Christian Church, para una comida y celebraci\u00f3n preparada por los israel\u00edes. Nunca sabr\u00e1n qu\u00e9 golpe en el brazo fueron las puertas y los corazones abiertos para nuestro equipo. Al llegar a Belpre, OH, la Asociaci\u00f3n Cristiana de Motocicletas local organiz\u00f3 pizzas y postres en el Centro de Celebraci\u00f3n. Tuvimos la suerte de tener un lugar seco y c\u00e1lido para comer y la apertura para escuchar la historia de nuestra misi\u00f3n. Al d\u00eda siguiente, sucedi\u00f3, \u00a1el disparo de la sinagoga en Pittsburg! Wow, aqu\u00ed estamos, cabalgando por el bien de Israel. La lluvia, el fr\u00edo, los cuerpos cansados \u200b\u200bse volvieron secundarios a la Misi\u00f3n. La misi\u00f3n fue solidificada. \u00a1Nuestro solitario jinete jud\u00edo fue visiblemente sacudido! \u00a1Est\u00e1bamos rotos! La expresi\u00f3n de Max era m\u00e1s como \"otra vez\". No fue como el shock; fue algo as\u00ed como, \"aqu\u00ed vamos de nuevo\". Nos detuvimos e hicimos un video para expresar nuestro dolor y para alentar a las personas a que tomen una posici\u00f3n visible por Israel. Este fue un momento muy emotivo y la gente en el restaurante apoy\u00f3 nuestros esfuerzos ese d\u00eda. Al llegar a la ciudad de Nueva York, manejando nuestras motocicletas a la Zona Cero (una empresa realmente arriesgada), tuvimos la suerte de encontrar un lugar para encender once velas para los jud\u00edos que murieron a causa de esta tragedia. (Estos videos y fotos del viaje se publican en nuestra p\u00e1gina de Facebook, Ride for Solidarity with Israel70). Hay tantas cosas asombrosas que informar sobre este viaje hist\u00f3rico, pero voy a terminar con esto llam\u00e1ndonos a la acci\u00f3n, 'despertemos a los hombres poderosos' de Joel, el profeta. DEBEMOS<\/strong> hacer algo. Max, el jinete jud\u00edo nos dijo con la mayor emoci\u00f3n posible su agradecimiento a nuestros jinetes. Dijo: \" La mayor\u00eda de la gente estar\u00e1 con Israel detr\u00e1s de su computadora\".<\/em><\/strong> Muchos escribir\u00e1n art\u00edculos que leer\u00e1n \"amigos\" o personas con actitudes similares. \u00a0<\/em> Esta ma\u00f1ana, le\u00ed las Noticias de Hugh donde resumir al Dr. Michael Brown, un pastor con miembros cristianos \/ jud\u00edos no dijo nada sobre el tiroteo de la sinagoga porque \"no trae cosas pol\u00edticas a su p\u00falpito\". \u00a1Guauu! Perm\u00edtanme compartir un pensamiento de uno de los museos del Holocausto que visitamos: \u00a0<\/em> Primero, vinieron por los socialistas, y no dije nada<\/em><\/strong> porque no era socialista.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Luego vinieron por los sindicalistas, y no dije nada<\/em><\/strong> porque no era sindicalista.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Luego vinieron por los jud\u00edos, y yo no dije nada<\/em><\/strong> porque yo no era jud\u00edo.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Luego vinieron por m\u00ed<\/em><\/strong> , entonces no quedaba nadie para hablar por m\u00ed.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/strong> \u00bfQu\u00e9 har\u00e1s?<\/em><\/strong> Por: Gary Burd","author_name":"","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/james-kresser-598017-unsplash-e1541020568549.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbhxDC-hU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/evangelism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}