Another end of February approaches, not much has changed.
However, those little kitah aleph students are Bar and Bat Mitzvah age.
Last week began with a big disappointment,
as the predicted and much-hyped snow never happened.
It is a shame as Jerusalem in the snow makes for great pictures
while the hard rains do not make for pretty scenes.
But when the sun came out, there were puddles of water and birds,
green grasses and red anemones.
In 2000, Herman Wouk published a book titled,
“The Will to Live On, This is our Heritage.”
I thought of it not only for the weather conditions,
but also for the stormy situation in the Middle East and around the world.
In Israel there is no official Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.
Family Day is celebrated on Rosh Chodesh Adar, the first day of Adar.
At one Family Day celebration children sang and danced,
while the big people got to sit on little chairs
and help light the candles at a Shabbat party.
It is these lights of Jewish heritage and values that burn in Israel.
Songs of a Shabbat shalom, a peaceful sabbath…
not of war or hate.
“This is our heritage” as Wouk said, “the will to live on.”
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if these children had peaceful neighbors?
love your photos, thanx! keep up the great work!
Thanks Rochel appreciate you taking the time to comment, and being supportive too.
Sharon,
As always, you capture things we really don’t see or know about in the US. I only recently learned about Parents’ Day in Israel! And I like your Herman Wouk quote tying the message together!
It was nice bumping into you at the OU Center recently! I can’t wait to see your Purim pictures!
Gilla
Thanks Gila!
Fabulous photos, love recognizing people I know 🙂
Just beautiful!
Thank you mysending, glad to hear from you!
Need I say that this just might be my favorite post of yours yet? The beautiful photos and your beautiful text tell a tender story about our beautiful granddaughter and her generation, who we pray will soon know peaceful neighbors. Nana was sitting on one of those little chairs in spirit….
Your work keeps getting better and better!
Hi Lin, I sent this post to you. Please comment and send on to everybody. Love You Av
Thanks Avril, love your support and compliments!
my favorite post yet:) But in all seriousness, so beautifully written.
Songs of a Shabbat shalom, a peaceful sabbath not of war or hate.
I love, love, love your work.
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