Wednesday October 1, 2008

I've Been Thinking:

Rosh Hashanah, celebrated by Israeli Jews, American Jews and Jews all round the year, is a time of inspiration, introspection and soul searching.

This year's self evaluation is particularly poignant.
Only days ago, Israel's prime minister stepped down from office. As always when politics are in the balance deep existential questions arise.

This year's Israeli elections are coupled with the impending US presidential election.
For American Jews and for Israelis the US election sends shivers down spines. One of the big questions Jews are asking themselves is whether these candidates, one of whom will soon hold the position of most powerful leader in the world, will commit to protect Israel in the face of a true Iranian threat.

Soul searching does not provide answers.
It just raises anxiety levels.
May this be a blessed year for all Americans and for all Israelis.

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