In this week's Torah portion we learn how the daughter's of Tzelafchad requested and received their (deceased) father's portion in the Land of Israel. Their request is highly admired in the Torah because it stemmed not from a desire for material possessions but from a love of Israel and a desire to be fully connected with it both physically and spiritually.
Every Jew has a portion in the Land of Israel and similarly the souls of the Jewish People are all connected to each other. This is a large part of the reason why we are naturally so concerned by events that happen in Israel, its security and the well-being of her inhabitants.
May the Al-mighty continue to protect Israel from those who wish to cause her harm and continue to bless and grant success to those who valiantly put themselves on the front lines to protect her people. May we very soon see the time when true peace (as opposed to trojan horse 'peace solutions' which only weaken Israel, bringing in their wake only more war) comes to Israel and the entire world.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler