I grew up in Gander and was living there in 2001, I was 12 years old when 9/11 happened, we were used to only seeing a couple of small planes land each day and instead on that day it felt as if the sky was falling on top of us. As a 12 year old kid, I knew something big had happened but I wasn't old enough to really understand the full scope of it. But seeing all those massive planes landing in Gander after seeing the images on TV brought a feeling of eeriness. My father was faculty at Gander Collegiate high school so he volunteered a lot of his time to help the stranded passengers. Mom helped too but she had a hyper 12 year old on her hands so her time was limited haha.
In my mind, orthodoxy seems like a prison, and it frustrates me to see the limitations that it places on lives and relationships. However, in my heart, I have such respect for the sacrifice, adaptability, and discipline that enables people to adhere to their sacred law. Listening to this was at once awkward, challenging, and inspiring. Thank you.
@@aviationwhys9961 at least they took him onto the stage and he got to vibe with the play and audience. The producers really went above and beyond for the airplane people.
Thank you Rabbi, for sharing your experience and insights. And thank you Ellin, for bringing it to us. Yes, out of that dark hour, we have a beacon of light and hope that all can be fine with the world, if we all just try hard enough to make good for each other.
