How do we find hope in a world so damaged? Most of the challenges above are not within our power to address directly.
The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.
The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530 making it Morocco's deadliest earthquake since 1960.
Independent Israeli rescue missions deploy to aid Morocco as victims await official assistance.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Many people in surrounding villages say they are surviving off donations from local charities and have received little or no help from the central state authorities.
For the last few days, the team has gone from village to village in the Atlas Mountains providing assistance and treatment to those in need.
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