When does 'the war' really end for the Jewish people? - opinion
Many will say, “Now the war is over, and we can ‘return to normal.’” But what is normal?
The conclusion of Simchat Torah is marked at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night after the release of the remaining living hostages on Monday. The challenge is to hold both truths: the joy of redemption and the weight of its aftermath, says the writer.(photo credit: Chen G. Schimmel)ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN