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The Heart Burns by Rabbi Gabby Dagan

To you, Lord, I call, for fire has devoured the pastures in the wilderness and flames have burned up all the trees of the field. Even the wild animals pant for you; the streams of water have dried up, and fire has devoured the pastures in the wilderness. (Joel 1)

At noon on Friday, as the flames were still soaring high and the fire had not been consumed, I received a phone call from the…

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IMPJ update on Carmel fire & thoughts from Rabbi Gabby Dagan

Our dear friends

Sunday 5 December: 5.40pm

A few hours ago, Israel homeland security minister announced the end of the massive operation to stop the fire in the Carmel area. The Israeli troops will remain in the area during the next few days and the overseas support teams will start their way home tomorrow morning.

Today, 27 funerals took place across the country. All of the victims died on their way to save lives, including a 16 year-old fire troop…

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Added by Arzenu Admin on December 6, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments