Co-Existence

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Yum Kippur - the Day of Atonement - is the holiest day of the year for the Jews.  The total fast, no waters no food, starts this year on Friday at sundown, and is completed on Saturday at sundown. 

Id-Al-Adcha - the feast of the sacrifice - is the most important feast of the year for the Muslims.  During that time a pilgrimage to Mecca is recommended. This feast is celebrated this weekend as well.

When a Muslim holy feast clashes with a Jewish holy fast in the same space and the same time, the people clash as well.

Many wars start with the hate filled explosions during the fast/feast days.  

Yet, neighbours try to stay calm and within their own areas so as not to step on others cultural and religious toes.  We were asked to be peaceful; to pray especially for Acco, Jerusalem, Haifa where peaceful co-existence is a matter of life and death. If you believe, please pray for peace with us. 

Willie and I will not be venturing too far afield; we will be staying indoors or go for quiet short walks in our local neighborhood.  

Personally, I am hoping to find a local synagogue where I can listen to Kol-Nidray, the traditional prayer singing of Yum Kippur. 

276th Day of Praise -

I thank you God for teaching us to co-exist recognizing our differences but respecting each other in spite of them.  I thank you God for a peaceful Yum Kippur.

Resting this weekend,

Orith