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Yesterday, terrorists attacked a bus in Jerusalem killing six people and injuring many more.

I am, of course, grieving along with all citizens of Israel, and with all people throughout the world who sanctify life.

But I’m also thinking about something else. In about 10 days, the Jewish People will be celebrating the very important holiday of Rosh Hashana. If there is one theme for the holiday of Rosh Hashana — even one word — that theme and that word is “life.” On Rosh Hashana, we beg God to grant us life in the coming year.

But we are not just asking for physical life — to live and not to die. Let me quote you a short prayer that we recite three times a day, beginning of Rosh Hashana, going for 10 days, all the way to the fast of Yom Kippur:

“Remember us unto life, O Ki

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