When I was twelve, I was given the privilege and opportunity of - TopicsExpress

When I was twelve, I was given the privilege and opportunity of having my Bat Mitzvah in Israel atop Masada. My Torah portion then was Parshat Eikev, which was the very portion we read two weekends ago. I paraphrase that if we heed G-d’s commandments, we will flourish in the Land of milk and honey. Whenever this parsha is read, I envision my whole family standing behind me as I read about the mitzvot I was responsible for once I became a Bat Mitzvah and how the Israelites will be prosperous in the Land that was promised to them. And when we read this portion two weeks ago reading it was no different. The same memories of my family came to mind though the Torah portion seemed more poignant than ever. In the wake of everything that’s going on abroad, I have very consciously kept my stance on the current situation in Israel silent, but now, and rather proudly, too, I know it is important to share:...