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Chavie Bruk's avatar

Beautifully said 💛

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Jane Marcus's avatar

Emunah is not what we grab onto as a last resort. It is our Jewish DNA, our neshama, our essence. We thrive on it. We cherish it. Anyone can and should feel total appreciation for all of the magnificent and abundant blessings Hashem gifts us with daily. But when we are challenged and our hearts are breaking, we need to rely on it more than ever. Dwelling in a sukkah for a week reminds us that no matter how vulnerable we feel, no matter how many trepidations we have by leaving our comfort zone- Hashem has us. This past year has been, continues to be, difficult to bear with so many brutal tragedies. But so many miracles continue to amaze. We know that Torah is Emes. We know that we are the generation to welcome Moshiach. We were not consultants or participants in the creation of this world, and we are not in control of it now, but we have earned the right to cry , to plead, to demand that Hashem finally fulfill the

promise.

We have seen the evil that humans are capable of. If we were to ask why, there could be no justification that would satisfy us- if there were, we would be monsters. But look at our Father, our Melech, who chose us , who sees our suffering, hears our wailing, and continues to embrace us. With chesed He created, continues to create.

And so we will continue to reciprocate by celebrating the life He gives us . We will show our profound love and gratitude by rejoicing- especially this Simchat Torah.

It is incredibly inspiring to watch you and Rabbi making a Kiddush Hashem every day. When you publicize your own questions, emotions and struggles, but do so without abandoning your commitment to sharing, spreading, teaching Torah and Yiddishkeit, or your ongoing dedication to living a Torah appreciative life, to carrying out the Rebbe’s mission, to leaving no Yid behind- it uplifts and motivates me and all who follow you on social media to strive to be our best selves, and reminds us Al Tira. Thank you for the generosity of your time, energy and hard work.

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