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As selected hostages emerge from Gaza, joy mingles with dread

The Crown Heights riots, 30 years on

"Yes, it’s all true, and this is what makes yeshivah cooks heroes. But Zev is the leader of them all”

In my heart of hearts, I was envious of each of them. They were touching souls and elevating spirits

BLOOD! Had I made a mistake in coming? I didn’t know if I could bear seeing that

“Rabbi, I want to tell you a story that happened to me when I was boy, growing up in Eretz Yisrael”

I understand that she wants to tell me something. I stroke her hand and force myself to be patient as she struggles to form words

“Mommy? Mommy!” I say. Two tears travel slowly down her face. I jump up and bend closer to her. “Ima! Ima! Mommy’s crying!”