I’m reading and listening to Israeli brothers and sisters
Their hope is palpable
How dare I not hope too ?
And yet with the news today of Trump - Hegseth announcing they are bringing a Qatari military base to America- as Trump declares he’s the greatest peacemaker- and no hostages are home yet- I shudder - Qatar is a dangerous malign actor in the Middle East and in America - w3 need an explanation - bette4 yet cancel it and call them out for the terror state it is
Once again you have addressed exactly how I have been feeling. This is a hard effort for me to find any joy when there is so much still at stake, and we are dealing with an evil foe.
I need to remember we are a light among nations and if I can't find that light, things can be worse. I will spend this Shabbat really working towards finding joy.
Amen; hope is, in a way, our responsibility.
Love that, Lev. Really frames it as a job we have to do. Shabbat Shalom!
I’m reading and listening to Israeli brothers and sisters
Their hope is palpable
How dare I not hope too ?
And yet with the news today of Trump - Hegseth announcing they are bringing a Qatari military base to America- as Trump declares he’s the greatest peacemaker- and no hostages are home yet- I shudder - Qatar is a dangerous malign actor in the Middle East and in America - w3 need an explanation - bette4 yet cancel it and call them out for the terror state it is
And yet I’m hoping and praying
Thank you for this beautiful essay
שבת שלום
מועדים לשמחה
הביתה בעזרת השם
A perfect message to ponder at this moment and to share with our family. Shabbat shalom 🎗️💙🎗️
Once again you have addressed exactly how I have been feeling. This is a hard effort for me to find any joy when there is so much still at stake, and we are dealing with an evil foe.
I need to remember we are a light among nations and if I can't find that light, things can be worse. I will spend this Shabbat really working towards finding joy.
Shabbat Shalom
שבת שלום
So beautiful, informative, and uplifting! Thank you! Shabbat Shalom from an ally.
Thank you so much, Michael! Shabbat Shalom!
Your words lead me to understand Hope as hard won 2nd chances and loving empathy.
May these hostages, broken as shattered tablets, be healed with שלם through the loving empathy of our people.
Hopeful amazing time mixed with our tears. It’s too amazing. Is it real? Will it happen? goes though my mind.
I’m so grateful I get to learn from you every week reading your Substack and listening to your podcast! Thanks, Mijal! Jag Sameaj
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