At the end of Sukkot we began praying for rain. This morning we can certainly say that winter has arrived. It's time to take out the winter woolies and all the necessary rain gear. However, today's rain is no regular rain.
The weather forecast for certain parts of Israel today said "intermittent thunder storms". It is wonderful to be able to say the blessing on thunder and the rain is certainly falling but the quantity is quite substantial to say the least. We got soaked when out doing errands today only to return home to see photographs of friends around Israel with amazing images. The water level is ankle deep in places, knee deep in others, up to the window on the car in some places. One friend posted that the street cats are having to go onto the roof for protection.
In parts of Israel, residents have been out of electricity a few days ago due to the rains and again today.
This is just the start of winter and certainly is a dramatic start. Hashem is certainly telling us something, are you stopping to listen?
I am sorry, we did not take any photographs today, but if any readers have good photographs to put into a guest post, please be in touch.
Stay warm and dray this winter and be safe.
Have a blessed rest of your day
Shoshanah Shear
Chessed Ve'Emet
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