"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things: the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse." -- John Stuart Mill
You'll forgive me if, for a short while, my thoughts and prayers are on one young soldier, his wife and baby-to-be (b'sha'ah tovah), and his comrades-in-arms.
May they be safe, successful, and victorious, in all their efforts on behalf of this holy People.
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For excellent coverage of the Gaza War, the likes of which you won't find on CNN et al, please check out the efforts of my fellow bloggers, the writings of whom have been painstakingly gathered by Jack. They do a much better job than I can of reporting what is really happening over here, as well as including the best and the worst of the MSM. Some of my especial favorites are Jameel at the Muqata for reportage, A Soldier's Mother for a mom's perspective, Seraphic Secret for Old Country passion, and Treppenwitz for everything else, to include inspiring all of the rest of us.
Thank you to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Goldberger and the kehilla back in Baltimore for your prayers, phone calls, and inspiration. It is your concern that adds the spiritual fuel to the tanks and fire to the weapons.
May we hear b'sorot tovot.
5 comments:
Amen, Ruti. Yeshu'ot venechamot.
I pray that Hashem bring your young soldier home quickly and safely to his loving family.
May we only write about good news.
Our thoughts and prayers are on you, Ruth, your precious son & family, & all our soldiers. Your strength invigorates me. I recognize the blue steps behind your young soldier. May it be that Purim will soon be the only day we need to dress as soldiers.
You and your family are in our thoughts. God willing, all will be well.
May Hashem take all his mitzvahs, all his tefillas, all his internal and external spiritual victories, & all the heartfelt prayers of his family and people...and create from this tsunami of light an impenetrable shield to protect and shelter him in all ways now and until 120.
And may he post a picture of his son in costume on Purim for his mama (and tanta) to kvell over.
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