As I weep over the loss and the fear,  

the families desperately searching, searching, searching for news of loved ones  

the photos of the innocents lost to madness and violence  

As I sit here in the safety of my home, far from danger,  

my heart breaks and my soul cries out for my family because all Jews are my family  

Each picture and cry for help is a hammer blow to my heart  

Feeling helpless but never hopeless  

Praying for restoration  

Praying for peace  

Praying for Israel  

Am Yisrael Chai   

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