27 Weeks: Sukkot: A Time to Rejoice?
Dear Friends, We are in the intermediate days of the Festival of Sukkot which is referred to as a time to be happy and rejoice....One of the symbols of this Festival is a Sukkah which reminds us of the huts or booths that our ancestors built in the wilderness. They are meant to be strong enough to withstand the weather as we eat and spend time in them during Sukkot. As I write this there is a cease fire pending in Gaza, the hostages are supposed to be released, and there finally may be an end to the suffering and war that has occurred during the past two years. Our hopes and prayers are for a lasting peace and yet, I think we all realize the fragility of any peace agreement. I want to speak about my current state of mind and heart as so many of you continue to support me during my grief journey. Please note that this is the time of the year in which we read the scroll of Ecclesiates (also called Koheleth). Chapter 3 should be familiar...