OCTOBER 25/CHESHVAN 10

" As Jews, we know that there is always a much bigger story unfolding in the expanse of our history than in our current trials and tribulations. When we get mired in the moment – this pinprick of time for an eternal people – it is hard to see anything but the pain of NOW. But we know as a nation that has stood the test of time through the very worst of challenges – there is always more to the story. A deeper message amidst the noise and the haste. And thus, we must remind each other to hold on tight and widen our scope….Israel has been attacked before. It will likely be attacked again. But we will continue to defend our right to existence with new thinking built upon eons of wisdom from those who have defended the land before us.”

Beth Perkel