On the other hand
A fascinating piece of news caught my attention this week.
According to a recent survey conducted in the midst of the Gaza war, Israeli matchmaking is skyrocketing. As deadly missiles keep being fired at Israeli communities it is heartwarming to discover that rockets of love are making a positive impact on Israeli civilians.
If anyone is still wondering how this is possible the comments of those involved will help to clarify any confusion.
“We celebrate life, joy and Simcha, weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvot and making more Jewish babies.”
“The best way to respond to darkness and death is to bring more light and more love and joy. Traditionally that is the Jewish response to catastrophe.”
AM YISRAEL CHAI.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Whether you are a sceptic or not, you must watch this mind-blowing video and then make up your own mind.
This is a time in Jewish history when amazing things are happening in front of our own eyes.
WITH LOVE FROM MALAWI
Support for Israel and a demand for the release of the hostages continues to come from many parts of the world.
Here is a group of Malawian singers expressing their love in song.
REVIVING COMMUNITIES
One of the most critical tasks at present is to revive devastated communities and re-establish a sense of optimism and resilience.