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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Genre: Fictionalized Story of a Current Reality
Word Count: 100
22 TISHREI 5784
More than a year had passed since Yani had seen her daughter Ori who would soon be freed from the hell of captivity. Forced to live in a damp, filthy tunnel beneath what was once a village, what stories would she tell? Would she be able to speak at all?
Hamas. Hebrew for violence. They say they have technical issues freeing their captives.
“Technical issues? They endanger their own children,” mused Yani’s grandmother Hannah who had survived Ravensbrück. “These animals should be found dead in every sector of their tunnels.”
“Ema!” Ori’s arms encircled Yani. “I’m home. Ahm Yisrael Chai!” *
*The people of Israel live!
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
rochelle this is a fantastic story! It is heartbreakingly beautiful!
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Thank you so much, Carol Anne. Your words are appreciated more than I can say.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So fraught with angst and heartache.
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Thank you for your encouraging comment, Violet. Trying times these.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Amen.
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❤
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Magnificent and heart-rending!
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Dear Clare,
I’m glad you found it so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A timely story, Rochelle. Let’s hope this pause leads to a peace. And also let’s not forget the desolation and ruin above ground
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Dear Neil,
Peace is the goal. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Amen to the prayer accompanying your story. Does ‘hamas’ really mean ‘violence’ in Hebrew! I’m amazed how you transformed the photo giving a perspective that the visual makes more real.
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Yes, whoever you are. Hamas really does mean violence in Hebrew. That you for your comments re my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I cannot imagine what they’ve been going through. At last, a glimmer of hope. Thank you for sharing your timely tale with us, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
I can’t imagine it either. And the way Hamas is doling out the hostages a few at a time is beyond cruel. Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Of all the prayers in my prayer journal … this one will be the most prayed, I dare say. I pray for the captives still incarcerated… and I pray for the survivors… and my heart aches with the loss of my little penpal and her family that were killed in the first attack of the war. ” There shall be wars, and rumors of wars” but until Israel experiences TRUE peace… Sigh… waiting and praying for that day to come! ~Shalom, Bear
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Dear Bear,
I put my trust in Adonai because it certainly isn’t in Hamas.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I can’t imagine what the hostages are going through in this tragic situation. I pray the remaining hostages are released and that they find peace and healing.
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Dear Jan,
I’m with you in those prayers, m’luv.
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Poignant tale!
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Thank you, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A painful read, well scribed.
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Thank you, Mr. B.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Peace for all humans in captivity or under siege in some way. Humans’ worst enemy is himself 😦
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Dear Lisa,
To quote Pogo. We have seen the enemy and he is us. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, so true! You’re very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Rochelle,
A heartfelt, heartbreaking and heartwarming tale all in one. Let us hope this is the beginning of the end of this horrid war.
Shalom and lots of peaceful love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Thank you for such a beautiful heartfelt comment.
Shalom and lotsa healing hugs,
Rochelle
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Always.
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The tiny steps towards peace are at least steps in the right direction, but will we ever get there? I fear that’s not the direction the world is currently taking overall.
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Dear Jen,
If only we could leap toward peace and be done with violence and hatred. Do you think there is such a place, Toto? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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i totally agree with grandma.
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Dear Plaridel,
I agree with grandma, too. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A heartfelt story, Rochelle. The plight of the hostages is heartbreaking. They all need to be released. There are no excuses. Prayers!
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Dear Brenda,
No. There are no excuses. Thank you for your encouraging comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Terrifying situation and powerful writing. Thank you for sharing the prayer as well.
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Dear Angela,
Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
An incredible story…..heartfelt in every way. My prayers for peace are offered up tonight and every night. Thank you for this amazing read.
Shalom,
🕊️
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Dear Nancy,
Your comments are the next best thing to a hug. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Most welcome, cara Rochelle.
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all these hatred and wars needs to end…its all so useless
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Dear Nandini,
Why can’t the leaders see what the average person sees? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Powerfully written. I wholeheartedly agree with Brenda’s comment.
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Thank you so much, Patrick.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hopefully, the ceasefire is a beginning to the end. Of course, the turmoil in that area has been going on forever. It’s hard to realistically see an end. For now, we can hope that the surviving hostages get home safely.
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Dear Nobbin,
I hate to be a skeptic, but I’m not holding my breath waiting for the turmoil to end. Hoping and praying for hostages. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The unknowing is unimaginable
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