Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up. — Proverbs 12:25
We share devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
After the attacks of October 7, 2023, and the two-year war with Hamas that followed, I found myself wondering what the future held. As I considered all the unknowns, my heart felt heavy and I didn’t feel like myself.
Listen to Jewish Voices, American Stories, a new series featuring our nation’s remarkable Jewish figures—and the roots, journeys, and traditions that have shaped our history.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
