Friday, March 7, 2008

With All Your Heart, Soul, and Might

Only a 30 minute walk away from me. I've been near the neighborhood. Jewish Seminary - it could have been me.

These were the thoughts that went through my head last night as Yeshiva students were killed last night in a terrorist shooting.

Our thoughts turn to those who are in need of healing... At this time we remember those who have past away in the recent week...

These are the words of prayer we state every week.

Every week I stand reciting the Mourner's Kaddish (the prayer for mourners), standing for those who do not have the opportunity to mourn. This Shabbat, and the coming weeks, my thoughts turn to those who lost their children last night. I will stand reciting the Mourner's Kaddish, and call out to God.

I am okay. I am okay. I am okay.

These are the words I keep telling myself.

Thank you all for your concern. I am safe, healthy, and secure. I will avoid large public crowds, not take the buses, and won't be buying produce at the Shuk (open air market) anytime soon.

Neverthless, I am okay.

PJ