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Michael's avatar

Thanks so much for this. Succinct, powerful, and to-the-point. And above all, entirely valid.

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Just plain Rivka's avatar

This past Shabbos, that was in the Torah portion- to not scratch yourself etc, in excessive mourning, just like you say.

I think that concept is so powerful and so missing today. (Parshas Re’eh)

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Diana Murray's avatar

What a strange coincidence!

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Ehud Neor's avatar

In these crazy times, few are those sane voices that stand out. Yours is one of those.

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Paul Clayton's avatar

Did not know that. Thanks for sharing.

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Jeff G's avatar

Thank you for this perspective: I buried my mother a few hours ago. These traditions are indeed wise.

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Diana Murray's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss. May your mother’s memory be a blessing.

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Jeff G's avatar

Very kind of you, thanks.

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Not so young anymore.'s avatar

Yes the hostage families org (not the smaller one) was folded into the left wing we hate bibi org from very early on in the war. Its outrageous.

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Emilio Rios's avatar

Informative

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MAG's avatar

Baruch HaShem

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