Wishing all of you who observe Yom Kippur and easy fast and gmar chatima tova. For those who do not.....the spirit of this most important day in the Jewish religious calendar is to reflect on our soul, character, and who we may have wronged. We are meant to have asked for forgiveness from them in the days since Rosh Hashanah. And Yom Kippur is devoted to communing with God. Looking inward and reflecting is a worthy and important exercise for us all to consider. Observant Jews also fast from sundown, tonight, until sundown, tomorrow. This is meant to focus the mind on the spiritual and away from earthly needs and indulgences. VB
Thank you Vivian for the good work that you do, and for this week's multi-faceted remembrance. I live in faraway Virginia but have kept up with the help of your "State of Tel Aviv."
Soon after October 7 I wrote a piece of music (violin and cello) in memory of the victims and in tribute to the people of Israel. The original version was blocked but here is a link to the re-release if you'd like to see it. It includes a photomontage that includes (however briefly) a look back at the founding of the modern state of Israel, the events of Oct. 7, and the response.
Wow. That is a lot lot lot packed I to a short video, Dave. Very powerful. I actually had to break it up. It’s been a very intense week…following a difficult year. Thanks for sending this beautiful tribute. 🙏 Let’s hope that the coming year isn’t worse. Wouldn’t that be nice.
Thanks for the nice words. It did go on a bit. Brevity not always one of my strong points. Also hoping for better days. Will raise a toast in your direction at the earliest possible moment.
Wishing all of you who observe Yom Kippur and easy fast and gmar chatima tova. For those who do not.....the spirit of this most important day in the Jewish religious calendar is to reflect on our soul, character, and who we may have wronged. We are meant to have asked for forgiveness from them in the days since Rosh Hashanah. And Yom Kippur is devoted to communing with God. Looking inward and reflecting is a worthy and important exercise for us all to consider. Observant Jews also fast from sundown, tonight, until sundown, tomorrow. This is meant to focus the mind on the spiritual and away from earthly needs and indulgences. VB
Thank you Vivian for the good work that you do, and for this week's multi-faceted remembrance. I live in faraway Virginia but have kept up with the help of your "State of Tel Aviv."
Soon after October 7 I wrote a piece of music (violin and cello) in memory of the victims and in tribute to the people of Israel. The original version was blocked but here is a link to the re-release if you'd like to see it. It includes a photomontage that includes (however briefly) a look back at the founding of the modern state of Israel, the events of Oct. 7, and the response.
https://youtu.be/saIzvNGKQU4
Many thanks again and best to you.
Dave Shiflett
Wow. That is a lot lot lot packed I to a short video, Dave. Very powerful. I actually had to break it up. It’s been a very intense week…following a difficult year. Thanks for sending this beautiful tribute. 🙏 Let’s hope that the coming year isn’t worse. Wouldn’t that be nice.
Thanks for the nice words. It did go on a bit. Brevity not always one of my strong points. Also hoping for better days. Will raise a toast in your direction at the earliest possible moment.
It was perfect and heartfelt. We'll take all the toasts you send our way...!