How does one celebrate the marriage of a loved one while mourning the loss of a loved one?
It seems impossible.
And, today, Jews the world over have been called upon to do the impossible.
Last night, at the first government-sanctioned mass gathering of the covid era, thousands upon thousands of Jews gathered at the holy tomb of Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai in Northern Israel.
What seemed like the greatest celebration in months quickly turned into tragedy as a terrible accident occurred. Numerous people were crushed in a cascading pile of humanity, apparently heading for the exits. The horrific details slowly emerged. 45 dead. Over 100 injured, some critically.
Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in the land of Israel. Our hearts … Read More »