The current deal being discussed is an Egyptian proposal which will release around 33 female, ill, and elderly hostages in exchange for a significant amount of terrorists, a return to Northern Gaza, and a temporary ceasefire of one day per hostage. Since Hamas is now desperate to avoid an IDF entry to Rafah, it appears as though they are seriously considering the deal, and might accept it.
The Sale of a Lifestyle
The last time I blogged about our happenings in Alaska, the furnace fan had died and our pipes were frozen. Of course, at the same time I have plans to travel out of state and my husband remains behind with the trailer to deal with the issues – in sub, sub, sub zero temperatures. He…
Of All the Gin Joints
About a month after hearing the increasing noise and spraying WD40 on the fan to keep it from screaming, the fan gave its last groan of its tired life. If the rotation of the fan can’t reach 75% of its maximum turning capacity, it just stops and thus, the furnace just stops. The fan chose to end its life on Sunday evening, January 21, 2024 as the temperatures continued to drop, drop, drop below zero.
The “Door” of Judah
In today’s Torah portion, Vayechi, we read the beginning of the blessings from Jacob (Israel) to his sons. In particular this year the blessing of Judah stood out to me. “Judah, your brothers shall praise you; Your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; Your father’s sons shall bow down to you. The…