 Although I left America, the country of my birth, to immigrate to Israel, I'm still a strong American patriot. I'm proud to hold dual American and Israeli citizenship and greatly appreciate the land of the free and the home of the brave. During this week, when America celebrates its independence, my heart sings out psalms of thanksgiving to God for the unbreakable U.S.-Israeli alliance. Growing up in the U.S., I was able to feel proud of my Jewish identity.