Yom Kippur
YOM KIPPUR
How wonderful it is when Yom Kippur begins. The streets are devoid of traffic, no drilling sounds from the building sites, no music blaring out at you, and the kids are the kings of the roads on their bikes. I love Yom Kippur in Jerusalem!
Since the cease fire with Lebanon in late August, it's as if the entire nation of Israel has been walking around in a state of shock. Today memories of the recent war and the painful reminder of the Yom Kippur War 33 years ago are tugging on people's hearts. There is definitely a change in attitude in regards to keeping the Yom Kippur fast. In all the years of living here I have never seen such a willingness to fast even from the most secular of Israeli's. I believe its part of their need to look for ways to find healing from the emotional trauma suffered during and after the war.
The war has left its mark on this country. The only way to describe it would
be to say it's like a festering open wound. People's expectations were high
and their belief in the strength of Israel's military might was staunch.
Sadly the end result revealed a void of decisive leadership both in the
military command and the Government. Don't get me wrong, Israeli's are not
feeling humiliated or defeated, but rather deeply disappointed in the lack of
bold leadership on all fronts. One can only hope that Israel's leaders are
doing some serious reflection and soul searching over Yom Kippur.
The most heart warming memories for me from this Summer of 2006 will be the
supportive and patriotic way Israeli's threw their full support behind the
army and the Governments decision to react militarily to the brazen attack
with the killing and kidnapping of soldiers on the Northern border.
The courage of the population in the North was incredible and the wonderful
way in which this nation pulled together to help those in need was
inspiring. This open wound is going to take time to heal and perhaps the
fast of Yom Kippur is the best way to start the process. "The wisdom of the
prudent is to give thought to their ways" Proverbs 14:8
How wonderful it is when Yom Kippur begins. The streets are devoid of traffic, no drilling sounds from the building sites, no music blaring out at you, and the kids are the kings of the roads on their bikes. I love Yom Kippur in Jerusalem!
Since the cease fire with Lebanon in late August, it's as if the entire nation of Israel has been walking around in a state of shock. Today memories of the recent war and the painful reminder of the Yom Kippur War 33 years ago are tugging on people's hearts. There is definitely a change in attitude in regards to keeping the Yom Kippur fast. In all the years of living here I have never seen such a willingness to fast even from the most secular of Israeli's. I believe its part of their need to look for ways to find healing from the emotional trauma suffered during and after the war.
be to say it's like a festering open wound. People's expectations were high
and their belief in the strength of Israel's military might was staunch.
Sadly the end result revealed a void of decisive leadership both in the
military command and the Government. Don't get me wrong, Israeli's are not
feeling humiliated or defeated, but rather deeply disappointed in the lack of
bold leadership on all fronts. One can only hope that Israel's leaders are
doing some serious reflection and soul searching over Yom Kippur.
The most heart warming memories for me from this Summer of 2006 will be the
supportive and patriotic way Israeli's threw their full support behind the
army and the Governments decision to react militarily to the brazen attack
with the killing and kidnapping of soldiers on the Northern border.
The courage of the population in the North was incredible and the wonderful
way in which this nation pulled together to help those in need was
inspiring. This open wound is going to take time to heal and perhaps the
fast of Yom Kippur is the best way to start the process. "The wisdom of the
prudent is to give thought to their ways" Proverbs 14:8
posted by Christine | 4:43 AM
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Good morning Christine... i'm eager to hear an update on what's going on. Your blog is just beginning so let's hear more... great insight and writing.
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