Now, turning to the parashah: Parashat Va’era marks the beginning of the plagues, a deeply complex narrative in Jewish consciousness. During the Pesach seder, we ritually diminish the wine in our cups ...
it still lives in our memories and hearts.” His words are felt immensely across Gaza. The longing for home connects us to our past, grounding us in the places and people who shaped our identities.
December arrives, heavy with the weight of suffering, even as the world feasts on abundance and joy, oblivious to the plight of Gaza ... seem to echo faintly in our hearts, nearly forgotten ...
During this season, hope and love fill Gaza’s streets and the hearts of its people ... All we have right now of normal life are our memories. I am a Muslim, but I have many Christian friends ...