Resetting the Tone   

Like you, I shudder when the Home Front Command reports an imminent ballistic missile attack on its way to the Holy Land. Like you, my heart aches for young children, the elderly, and the disabled who are wakened in the small hours of the morning to rush to the bomb shelters. Like you, I am pained by the pictures and videos of the collapsed buildings, shattered lives, cities in disarray, and first responders digging under rubble looking for signs of life, or worse.

As a result, I have received the following assortment of honest reactions and sincere questions:

“I can’t focus at all or get anything done — I have an uncontrollable desire to constantly check my phone to see the latest news.”

“What should I do? My children are between school and camp, and we planned a short getaway. Should we limit the fun activities?”