At first, there are no words to capture the depth of tragedy, horror and sadness of today's shooting in Connecticut. SHOCK. SILENCE. TEARS.
And then, as the emotions roil over, the words emerge. Slowly, surely, even confidently and with hope:
Saddened, horified, devastated by the tragic events in CT today...can't even imagine what it is for those families and that community to undergo this destructive ordeal. Tonight, as we welcome Shabbat, and celebrate the 7th night of Hanukkah, may every one of us, no matter our background or beliefs, pause to truly consider how we can each be a bearer of light, goodness and compassion in our world which needs healing and love.
For the moment, put aside the coming arguments about gun control and the right to bear arms; don't over-analyze or psychologize those involved. There will be time for that. Now, just hurt, be sad, cry for the innocent lives that were taken today. Be human, be a mensch - tomorrow we'll fix the world.
Pluck those strings on that guitar And I will shed the tears of which you speak as the music will allow the windows to my soul to open up.
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