This evening begins the Jewish holiday known as Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. This coming year will be 5770 on the Hebrew calendar.
I can not help but think back to a time 70 years ago, when Europe was at the beginning of WWII, and all the lives that were lost and all the suffering that took place then during the years of the war. Books have been written as to why a war even came about. Why a country that produced such brilliant and gifted people could reach such a dark side of humanity? Why did not people speak up when they saw and heard things that they knew were not right? We can analyze the past, but it is the present and future that I am concerned with.
Freedom of speech is something we all hold dear, yet civility in speech and respect for each other's humanity has taken a turn towards the dark side most recently in the United States. We need people to speak up, even if they are admonished for doing so. I hardly agree with everything former President Carter says, but his recent willingness to speak up is very gratifying to me. We need more people to speak up when the dark side of humanity tries to take control.
The Hebrew word "rosh" means head. Now is the time for all good people to use their head and speak out against racism and other forms of hatred. The dark side of humanity will not be stopped if we remain silent.
A Happy & Healthy New Year to all.
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Happy New Year to you, Fred. And try to stay out of the Mogen David, okay? For a week a hangover you'll have.
L'Shanah Tovah! And may be you be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life.
L'Chayim!
Summer
Lou, I don't drink MD 20. Yes, I drank that sweet stuff when I was a kid from a very young age on Friday nights and holidays. Today, my taste in wine is a little more refined. But after a couple of glasses, I don't really know the difference.
Thank you Summer for the good wishes, and may you also be inscribed in the Book of Life for another year.
'The Hebrew word "rosh" means head. Now is the time for all good people to use their head and speak out against racism and other forms of hatred. The dark side of humanity will not be stopped if we remain silent.'
Fred, so true and well said. I also think linking head and heart.
Cheers,
Kathryn
Kathryn, right on the money, head and heart.
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