Newlywed’s bomb shelter dance
Israelis have faced the terror of random bombs, suicide attacks, knifings, shootings, and stoned cars. They have faced rocket attacks in civilian areas of their own country and attacks on them at tourist sites out of the country. Terror has become an unwelcome ever-present force in the life of most Israelis. Children are drilled in how to respond to air raid sirens, and adults routinely carry weapons to defend themselves. While the populace has endured thousands of casualties over the years, with much individual suffering, society as a whole is marked by resilience and perseverance. Many days Israelis hear the air riad sirens and reflexively hurry to the bomb shelters they have in their homes or schools or business until the “All clear” is heard.
This touching moment was captured in a bunker located near the Notre Dame Hotel, one of Jerusalem’s largest hotels. Dressed in their wedding attire, the couple embraced, moving together to the music. In a poignant display of love amidst turmoil, a video featuring two newlyweds sharing their first dance in an underground bunker has captivated audiences online. This moment unfolded in Jerusalem as tensions escalated between Israel and Hezbollah, coinciding with Iran’s launch of nearly 200 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel on Tuesday. The heartwarming footage, (below) quickly gained traction on the social media platform X, shows the couple swaying gently in a cramped, dimly lit bomb shelter while their wedding guests record the scene. Dressed in their wedding attire, the couple embraced, moving together to music played from a guest’s cellphone. The groom lovingly twirled his bride, who lifted her long, white lace gown.
Bible scholar and author Saul Sadka, who originally shared the video, remarked, “Iran couldn’t stop the joy at this Jerusalem wedding even for a moment,” accompanying his post with a heart emoji. On the same night, the couple, along with hundreds of thousands of other Israelis, sought refuge as Iran unleashed 181 missiles across the nation, resulting in shrapnel and debris falling on cities like Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. In this incident, only two Israelis sustained injuries from the attack, and the sole reported fatality was a Palestinian man in the West Bank, who was struck by a piece of an intercepted missile.
Israelis have learned to balance the threat with the need to maintain an active and routine existence. As a society, Israelis care for individual victims while insisting on a return to “normal” as quickly as possible following any attack. Simplicity in approach, prudent use of communication and understanding what is expected in the aftermath of attacks form the core of the Israeli response to the psychological response and effects of living under threat.
Optimistic options
“Optimist” is a person, who keeps his car’s motor running…
…while his wife goes shopping.
I’m a recovering optimist.
I’m getting worse day by day.
What do you get when you mix a gullible and an optimistic person.
Read it again.
What’s the difference between a pessimist and an optimist?
A pessimist says, “Things can’t get any worse”
And optimist says, “Sure they can!”
November 15th Birthdays
1992 – Shailene Weedley, 1932 – Petula Clark, 1945 – Anni-Frid Lyngstad, 1984 – Sophia DeMartino
1978 – Sean Murray, 1975 – Chad Kroeger, 1940 – Sam Waterson, 1948 – Jimmy Shoo