Friday, September 20, 2024

More Than Eleven Months

 

More than eleven months of lighting an extra candle for the hostages every Shabbat eve. More than eleven months of leaving our phones one over Shabbat according to security instructions. More than eleven months of reciting Avinu Malkanu day in and day out, even on Shabbat. More than eleven months of preparing cakes and other goodies for our soldiers and their families More than eleven months of war.

Soon my sons will be going back to active duty. I am no different than thousands of other mothers. We’re concerned for all the soldiers, but it becomes sharper when our children are fighting for our very survival.

In less than two weeks we will begin a new year. What will it hold? Will HaShem answer our pleas for true peace and the return home of all? Could this be the year of true redemption? It’s in His hands but we have to help Him.

Shabbat shalom

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