(Harbinger’s Daily) The seventh month of the Hebrew calendar begins the Jewish civil new year, starting with three high holy days — Rosh Hashana (the Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), and Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles). The days from Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur are known as the “Ten Days of Repentance,” or “Days of Awe.” It is a time of reflection and fasting.
This year, the Days of Awe contain a horrible anniversary — October 7th. On that day one year ago, Hamas terrorists invaded Israel. They killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians. They took 251 hostages — again, mostly civilians. This was not an uprising. These were not freedom fighters. Those who question the difference between freedom fighters and terrorists should ask themselves this: Who but terrorists would intentionally butcher babies and their mothers?
The numbers don’t convey the savagery of October 7th. When you hear about the crimes Hamas committed that day (and since), remember that the descriptions have been filtered. Societal norms limit the level of detail witnesses and journalists can give in telling these stories. Rescued hostages usually tell almost no one the true horrors they faced while held captive by terrorists. (Read More)
