" As hard as Poland was, in some ways Israel is even harder. The conflict in Poland ended over 50 years ago, but the hard times in Israel still go on today and that really hurts. I feel for the parents who had to light a memorial candle for their sons in tonight’s ceremony, and for others, who lit candles for their brothers. I can never know what this would be like for a father to lose his son. I can’t imagine losing my own brother. I am so sorry for all this." Montreal student We feel a certain amount of guilt because we don’t live in Israel and we don’t serve in the army. But we still can love Israel and we are still united as a people. We have a common history of suffering, ending with the Holocaust. We have to work together to survive, and that&Mac226;s why we now have Israel. Montreal Student [In answer to the question, "Are you a Jew first or an Israeli first?"] You are using the wrong terms when you separate Judaism from Israel. When we live in Israel and serve in the army, we are fulfilling the Zionist part of our Jewish identity. But when you go on your own path, and you support Israel, and you visit Israel, you are also doing an important thing. I hope you know that you can choose how to express your Judaism and your Zionism." Beersheva student "You are so courageous and so proud to be a part of the reality of living in Israel". Montreal student "Thank you so much for coming here to see, to touch, to feel". Beersheva student

"I have so much respect for you. I can't imagine losing someone I know and love. And there were so many names read out during the ceremony for people from this high school who died." Montreal student

"You are doing important work by supporting Israel from wherever you live. You don't all have to come and live here." Beersheva student

"I did not understand a word of the ceremony since I do not speak Hebrew. But, I understood the emotions and the songs and the dances and the readings and mostly, the emotions in your eyes. It must be so hard to live in this country and to serve in the army. You need to be commended for the values you uphold." Montreal student

" The main thing is that we came together tonight. I didn't choose to live in Israel that is where I was born. And that is why I serve in the army. We are not heroes. If you fulfill your responsibilities, and we fulfill ours, and if we keep on watching out for each other, everything will be alright." Beersheva student

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