Three Great Reads from the Jewish Journal
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As Israel launched its new Gaza operation, the question about the fate of the hostages became, once more, urgent. Does the government care, does it mix politics with policies when discussing the hostages? There is reality and there is perception. Perception: many Israelis are suspicious, as we’ve seen. Reality: it’s complicated, as actions cannot always reveal the motivation behind the policies.
Before Mrs. Tzeela Gez, the latest victim of Palestinian Arab terrorism, was even buried, the process of dehumanizing her was well underway… The official Palestinian Authority news agency, Wafa, did not report the murder of Mrs. Gez. It did quote an Israeli cabinet minister calling for a forceful response to the attack—but it did not explain what he was responding to. That’s one way to dehumanize a victim—pretend she does not exist.
The next time you find yourself feeling anxious, I urge you to say the following: “I know that what you’re doing is for the best, Hashem. Please give me the strength to get through it.”
Then release that worry and move on. Once you know that Hashem is there for you, that He wants you to thrive and succeed in life, then your anxiety won’t be able to consume you anymore.