Hadar, Jewish Dignity and pride

Hadar, dignity and pride.

The concept of Hadar, a concept which the great Jewish leader Zev Jabotinsky attempted to instill in the oppressed and degraded masses of Eastern Europe, is still a principle that we carry within us at all times.

The hatred and contempt of the anti-Semite is an attempt to degrade the Jew. It is an attempt to instill within him a feeling of inferiority.

It is an attempt which all too often succeeds in promoting Jewish self-hatred and shame and the attempt to escape one's Jewishness.

Hadar is pride. Hadar is self-respect. Hadar is dignity in being a Jew.

The words of Jabotinsky echo in majesty:

"Hadar! A Jew, even in poverty remains a prince.
Wether servant or serf you were created the son of Kings,
Crowned with the diadem of David;
In light or in darkness, remember the crown...