Fins, Fur, and Feathers

Then, coronavirus hit. The entire world — especially we Yidden — started introspecting, looking for meaning, searching for inspiration.

As the “new normal” dragged on, our collective emotional pendulum started swinging back in the other direction. Funny clips and lockdown jokes flew through cyberspace at viral speed.

Eventually, most of us found balance. When overwhelmed by our personal coronavirus situation or by other people’s heartbreaking stories, we cried, davened our hearts out, immersed ourselves in inspiring shiurim. Other times, we eased our tensions with laughter, social-distance schmoozing, fluffy entertainment.

Now, as we write this Schmooze about seven weeks into our coronavirus tunnel of isolation, we think we see a faint, enticing light at the end. Is it real? A mirage? Wishful thinking?