One of the earliest tragedies to our people happened when Yehuda lost his 2 sons and wife in a short period. The Torah relays that he focused on work after that. Tragedy leads to action. The Lubavitcher Rebbe often spoke about how we are supposed to cope with tragedy. In reference to the Holocaust, he would quote his father-in-law, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, “It’s not our business to excuse G d.” I think the same lessons can be applied to the tragedies of the last Simchas Torah. The Rebbe said: “When we see an occurrence that is utterly incomprehensible, we must say the truth, that the matter is utterly incomprehensible…and therefore we cry out!” “But as far as the outcome necessitated by the tragedy is concerned, our response is clear.

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In the early 2000s, Jewish travelers preparing for Sukkot faced an unexpected and frustrating obstacle: many had their lulavim and esrogim confiscated at border posts. These essential ritual items, used for the arba minim mitzvah, were being seized by border authorities unfamiliar with their religious significance. For the Jewish community, this created serious concerns, especially for those crossing international borders to observe the holiday. Recognizing the growing number of complaints and the severity of the issue, the Jewish Community Council of Montreal (Vaad Ha’ir) decided to take decisive action. Rabbi Saul Emanuel, executive director of the Vaad, spearheaded the effort to resolve this issue and ensure that future travelers would not have to face the same challenges.

In the early 2000s, Jewish travelers preparing for Sukkot faced an unexpected and frustrating obstacle: many had their lulavim and esrogim confiscated at border posts. These essential ritual items, used for the arba minim mitzvah, were being seized by border authorities unfamiliar with their religious significance. For the Jewish community, this created serious concerns, especially for those crossing international borders to observe the holiday. Recognizing the growing number of complaints and the severity of the issue, the Jewish Community Council of Montreal (Vaad Ha’ir) decided to take decisive action. Rabbi Saul Emanuel, executive director of the Vaad, spearheaded the effort to resolve this issue and ensure that future travelers would not have to face the same challenges.

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