We have been praying for rain. Although the winter started off looking good, with more than the average amount of rain starting relatively early, Tzom Gedalia, a few weeks ago, we all realized that not enough rain had fallen in Eretz Yisrael. So we have added a special prayer to ask G-d to grant us rain.
Here in The Land of Israel, the quantity of rain depends on our behavior, how we respect G-d's Laws. Considering the political situation, it hasn't been a surprise at all that we're suffering a from a drought. As a People, we deserve it.
When the Israeli news began predicting strong rain, and even snow in the mountains, I was rather doubtful. But when I'm wrong, I admit it. Yes, it did rain today, and it has even been snowing. But more important. Today another few hundred olim chadashim, new immigrants, came to Israel.
They came with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh and included its 10,000th immigrant! Among those who went out in the rain to greet them was Natan Sharansky.
Every Jew who makes aliya is a blessing for us all. And every drop of rain which falls is a gift from G-d, another blessing.
Yes, today we were doubly blessed.
Actually, I think that G-d allowed it to rain to thank those involved with aliya. The people who come, those who facilitate their arrival and those who help them adjust, become absorbed into the country.
I didn't see anyone kiss the ground today, but G-d's tears of joy blended with ours.
BRUCHIM HABA'IM!
WELCOME HOME!
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