The dichotomy between living in fear and living to the fullest is a very Israeli invention.This fatalism is our version of joie de vivre. It is what makes Israelis clap at Iron Dome interceptions and then return to the beach. It is what keeps restaurants and open markets bustling despite bomb scares. It is what allows us to get married and have children who will inevitably stand at checkpoints and fight wars that will bring no peace. It is what makes us imaginative and daring and courageous and funny. After all, the show must go on.
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:20:15 +0000