Weathering the Storm

S torms. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Words that evoke images of mass destruction — fallen trees washed-out bridges power outages treacherous ice car pileups. We’ve all weathered storms of some sort sometimes literally occasionally figuratively: in our feelings in our relationships in crisis situations. We’ve been deluged with work mothered teens with raging hormones witnessed tempestuous relationships.

Storms however can have a positive side. We’ve heard crowds erupt in thunderous applause. We’ve been struck by flashes of lightning (brainstorms!) showered with gifts inundated by torrents of happiness. Climatically storms swirl around an eye — an eye that brings moments of calm and peace amid the turbulence. Spiritually storms often bring out the best in people — uniting them arousing feelings of concern worry and love for others. When the weather grows bad people calm one another’s fears protect each other from harm help those who need to rebuild console those who grieve.

Yidden especially do well in storms. We usually come out stronger. Not only do we help one another we also find ways to live al pi halachah according to Jewish law under the direst conditions.

We Sisters have experienced our share of storms — of the literal figurative and spiritual varieties. And we’ve weathered them in all parts of the world from Connecticut to Florida to Beit Shemesh. Come in out of the rain while we regale you with our turbulent tales.