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Nov 17, 2023Liked by Merri Ukraincik

Find the beauty. Find the helpers. Find the love and the kindness. It seems like these are the only ways to get through the impossible. Thank you for sharing. Sending strength and support and prayers for peace and the return of the hostages.

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Thank you for this, Lisamarie. Means so much to me. Your prayers and support warm my heart.

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Nov 17, 2023Liked by Merri Ukraincik

I'm so glad you were able to be here, even for a short trip. Despite the heaviness, there is beauty - the unity, the efforts, the good words, the flags, the davening, etc. Shabbat Shalom!

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Thanks, Avi. I've been to Israel many times, lived there for a year, etc. But these past 9 days were without a doubt the most meaningful and important. And yes, SO much beauty. I have a whole photo collage of the banners. Deeply moving to feel the love and achdus. Even my El Al flight was a reminder of the good in the world -- still, despite everything. Everyone was kind, patient, respectful of the fact that each of us on that plane had a personal story that connected to the larger one we are experiencing as a people.

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Nov 17, 2023Liked by Merri Ukraincik

Beautiful

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Thanks so much, Linda.

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Nov 17, 2023Liked by Merri Ukraincik

Thank you ( as always) for taking us with you on your always insightful mind meanderings..

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Thank you, Judy. Gut Shabbos!

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