the most holy one from time immemorial with abounding kindness and mercy
has allowed great leaders, prophets and warriors to arise among as
and lead us during immeasurable catastrophes.
for over two thousand years, we had lived in our imposed exile by cruel tyrants
while the nations plotted against us.
today, finally, we have regained our ancient homeland after much struggle
and tribulation.
shimon peres was the prime architect of the nascent jewish state's
unbelievable victories over enemies who wanted to annihilate us.
it was shimon peres who through sheer brilliance, persuasion and
perseverance procured the necessary armaments for the jewish state
and sealed the immense victory of the six day war.
shimon presence was also successful in solving the economic crisis
that caused huge hyperinflation threatening the country's economic
well being and stability.
in later life, as diplomat and president, shimon peres represented on the world stage the jewish state with grace, dignity and courage even in the face of humiliation, adversity and hostility.
shimon peres was a giant among giant, a man of grace and a patriot.
may the memory of shimon peres be a blessing to his beloved israel
and to all mourners of zion. may his soal soar till it reaches the highest pinnakle of compassion mercy abundant kindness truth and full of chesed.