This Saturday night begins the sundown to sundown Tisha B’Av fast. It is a longstanding tradition marked by a day of communal mourning and reflection.
I wasn’t around 2,000 years ago when my people’s Temple was destroyed and thousands perished.
But, I am around today and that is why I will take the time to honor those who lost their lives in that tragedy.
Today begins the Summer Olympics in London. It is a longstanding tradition marked by 17 days of athletic competition among nations.
I wasn’t around 40 years ago when 11 Israeli men lost their lives at the Summer Olympics in Munich.
But, I am around today and that is why I will take the time to honor those who lost their lives in that tragedy.
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