Bad weather

Last week, Western Massachusetts suffered a traumatic experience when tornadoes touched down in several locations, including downtown Springfield. For the most part, the Jewish institutions were spared damage. However the building which houses the Harold Grinspoon Foundation was hit. Luckily all those working there were unharmed.

We have absolutely no control over natural disasters. There have been too many this year. Floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and tsunamis have wreaked havoc in so many parts of the world.

It brings into focus the need to take charge of what we have control over. Do we make the right decisions? Are we considerate of others? Do we take into account what really matters in life? Do we take the time to say thank you? Do we really appreciate the good things we have?

It's never too late to ask and answer those questions.

Over the next few weeks I will be blogging from Israel. Hope you take the time to read them.