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85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023
Shalom Everyone!
This week is the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht - November 9-10, 2023. We Must Not Forget! Please share. Thank You! Please continue to pray for and support Israel. May the wounded have a complete and speedy recovery. May the hostages be freed now. May God protect the IDF, the police, the security forces and all of Am Yisrael. Shabbat Shalom, Jacob jrichman@... |
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Honoring the dead and caring for the living - then and now-thoughts from the parasha for our times
An interesting article written by Rabbi David?Harbater, relating thoughts about the current war to the parasha.
Shabbat Shalom and Besorot Tovot! Hello All, ? Below is an insight from the parasha that will hopefully shed light, and perhaps some inspiration, during these difficult times. ? If you are interesting in more articles of this nature please follow me on Facebook at: ? Honoring the dead and caring for the living - then and now ? Parashat Chayei Sarah, that we read this week, focuses on two topics: Abraham's search for an appropriate burial site for his wife, Sarah, and his quest for a suitable wife for his son, Isaac. The first involves a lengthy negotiation between Abraham and the Hittites to purchase a field in Machpelah along with its cave (later known as Me'arat Hamachpela- the Cave of the Patriarchs) for Sarah's burial. The second involves a lengthy journey by Abrahams' servant from Canaan to Aram-Naharaim, where he would meet Rebecca, and then declare her a worthy bride for Isaac. While, at first glance, these two topics seem separate and distinct, they are in fact related. ? The first reflects the importance of honoring the dead and the second highlights the importance of marriage and the perpetuation of life. The first pays tribute to those who left their mark in the past and the second lays the groundwork for those who will pave the way toward the future. The Torah then tells us that only after the hope for a better life is realized in the present is it possible to move beyond the loss of life and the sorrow of the past: "Isaac then brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah, and he took Rebecca as his wife. Isaac loved her, and thus found comfort after his mother's death" (Genesis 24:67). ? Over the past month, we have been grieving over the horrible deaths of roughly 1,400 of our people, agonizing over the fate of our 240 men, women and children held hostage in Gaza, and waging war to defeat the forces of evil that surround us. At the same time, we have set aside our differences to focus on that which unites us, we have opened our hearts to our brothers and sisters whose lives have been shattered, and we have extended our hands to our soldiers who are putting their lives on the line. As we move forward, we will continue to honor those who have died but we will focus our attention on providing a better future for the living. And, as with Isaac and Rebecca, when we surround one another with kindness, light and love, we will find comfort from the sorrow and sadness that overwhelm us today. ? Having just returned from the funeral of Rose Lubin, I would like to share another thought. On Tuesday, I received the following message: "Rose Lubin, z"l was the female policewoman tragically murdered today in Yerushalayim. She was a lone soldier from Atlanta. Please can you help me circulate this message¡to plead for attendance to accompany Sgt. Rose Lubin, z"l to her final resting place¡Rose deserves the honor and respect for her bravery and service to protect the people of Israel. It will also elevate her parents and give meaning as they will see that this is the Am Yisrael that she loved." I could not let this plea go unheeded and so I went today, along with my daughter. ? As we approached Mt. Herzl, the traffic was at a virtual standstill and people, in the thousands, were flocking to the cemetery, as far as the eye could see. We could not help but be awestruck by the overwhelming sense of solidarity that was so vividly on display and by the lengths to which Jews will go to show appreciation and respect for a person who gave her life in defense of our country and of our people. Thus, it seems to me that any nation that bestows such honor upon its dead has earned the right to the gift of life, now and for all eternity. ? ? ?Regards, Rochie ? |
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Today's Inspiration
Do Not Lose Courage
The Slonimer related the following story: "A commander-in-chief received a message telling him that his main line of defense had been broken by the enemy. He was greatly distressed and his emotions showed plainly on his countenance. His wife heard the nature of the message, and entering her husband's room, she said: 'I too at this very moment have received tidings worse than yours.' 'And what are they?' inquired the commander with agitation. 'I have read the discouragement on your face,' replied the wife. 'Loss of courage is worse than loss of defense.' By the same token, loss of the will to battle our evil impulses is worse than the offense we commit when we are overpowered by them." Source: Or Yesharim |
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"613 Books" Podcast ? Special Guest: Rabbi Gershon Schusterman on Coping with Tragedy, Upheaval and Loss ?
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman, author of ¡°Why God Why?¡± is my featured guest on the new episode of ¡°613 Books¡± podcast to discuss such timely topics as coping with tragedy, upheaval, and loss on a personal level as well as on a National level as the Jewish Nation is challenged with historic levels of anti-Semitism and the State of Israel at war. Rabbi Schusterman¡¯s depth of understanding of Jewish Philosophy and friendly manner make for an impactful interview that will help listeners grow toward a hopeful, future-oriented perspective - because life is meant to be lived!? Subscribe to ¡°613 Books¡± Podcast and discover new books every week! ? LINKS: Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/xwuyac1 Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/65d206 Heather Dean Productions Website: https://rebrand.ly/p0fm2e0 SoundCloud: https://rebrand.ly/n5clezp ? For details about sponsoring an upcoming episode, send an email: info @ heatherdeanproductions .com (close the spaces) . |
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Re: Police woman¡¯s funeral
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On 8 Nov 2023, at 10:25 AM, Lilianne Cherry via groups.io <liliannecherry@...> wrote:
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Re: Police woman¡¯s funeral
Good Morning, do you know if the AACI, American and Canadian Association in Israel, know about it? Shouldn't they be there too, as they represent and help Americans in Israel, especially those who fell protecting Israel? Just asking.
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 07:26:26 PM GMT+2, Lori Vera via groups.io <lori_vera@...> wrote:
Rose Lubin, z"l? was the female policewred in Yerushalayim. She was a lone soldier from Atlanta. Please help circulate this message particularly through friends in Yerushalayim to plead for attendance to accompany Sgt. Rose Lubin, z"l? to her final resting place. Her parents will be flying from Atlanta to Israel to attend her funeral which will be held this *Thursday morning, November 9, at 10:00 am at Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem*. Rose deserves the honor and respect for her bravery and service to protect the people of Israel. It will also elevate her parents and give meaning as they will see that this is the Am Yisrael she loved.? |
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JOIN the Civilian Security Patrols Project
Please participate in this Pikuach Nefesh Project in Israel. ?PNEI TZIYON Helping Communities build their own Civilian Security Patrols ?No matter where we live in Eretz Yisrael, ?We are across the road, down the street or a short bus ride from Arab villages or neighborhoods. ?Given the current war stance, the government security agencies are not able to provide the resources or manpower to protect our neighborhoods. ?While the police will respond to reported incidents, they do not have the manpower to patrol. ?The Civilian Security Patrols will be active in identifying suspicious activities and reporting to the police or security forces. ?Adding eyes and ears around the community is the essential first step. ?Please visit our website:? ?Interested in bringing this project to your community or congregation? Please email:?? ?hillel.leib@... ? Hillel Levin Ma'ale Adumim; overlooking Yerushalayim, Ir HaKodesh for 3000 years. Connecting with my brothers and sisters! _._,_ _._,_._,_
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Re: Police woman¡¯s funeral
The funeral of the female soldier who was murdered last night in an attack in East Jerusalem will take place this Thursday and the parents will be seated at 16 King George Street, it is important to come to pay your respects
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Jacob Richman
On 7 Nov 2023, at 7:26 PM, Lori Vera via groups.io <lori_vera@...> wrote:
?The Jerusalem Symphony Maestro Gil Shohat and Israeli artists in a special concert for the safe return of our soldiers and the return of the kidnapped and missing.
'Prayer for Israel' - Tuesday 7.11 at 18:00 at Henry Crown Hall.
Together we will win
For the live broadcast on YouTube:
https://bit.ly/PrayerforIsrael711
For the live broadcast on Facebook:
https://bit.ly/PrayerforIsrael711F
"And there is hope behind you, says the Lord, and children return to their borders"??