SHEVA ESSER

Dear Friends,

In better times when writing a letter to a large segment of the population I would find myself debating to whom I would address my message. Today it is easy. If you share my sentiment you are my friend, if you do not, you are not my friend and never will be.

After the worst attack on the State of Israel since its establishment on October 7th, many of us in the Diaspora find ourselves looking for ways to help. There are the lone soldiers who have returned to Israel, showing their courage and commitment to the people of Israel and all the Jewish people. We thank you and all the brave soldiers of the IDF with all our heart. There are the fundraisers working themselves to the bone. Those that have the available funds need to do what they can to help, and I know that many have already done so. They too deserve our gratitude. Then there are those people who do not have the abilities or resources to do these things already mentioned but ask what they can do to help. This is what I wish to share with you.

From my communication and other’s communications with friends and family in Israel, outpouring of any love and support you offer helps many who need to know that they do not stand alone. Many have thanked me for my efforts – although limited and not close to as difficult as the efforts of others- but as long as even one scared or depressed of my brother’s and sister’s in Israel would feel some comfort from what I do, I will continue. I urge those of you who feel helpless, to reach out. Find someone you know in Israel and reach out to them. Show them you are thinking of them, praying for them, and are here for them. You will not only help them, but you will feel better as well.

Finally, in Israel the day comes before the month, so 7/10, which in Hebrew is Sheva Esser, represents October 7th, which sadly will be remembered as a day that changed all of our lives. I have not seen it referred to as such till now, but as we must continue to speak of that horrible day, I hope that referring it to Sheva Esser makes the communication more clear and concise. We need to speak, to educate, and combat evil in any way we can.

Am Yisrael Chai.

May God look after our heroic soldiers and all the people of Israel.

David Groen

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