The 9th Av (and three weeks) commemorate a time of sadness on the Jewish calendar. To find out why, take a look at the preceding link.
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Today’s Gratitude Item: That we get to experience times of sorrow. Without sorrow, how can one truly appreciate joy??
This is absolutely beautiful. You set him in there praying perfectly, the star set down in, and the reflection. A must see in full size.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I always thought of him as crying rather than praying, but the two are not mutually exclusive.