A Jew's view from the capital of Israel and the future site of the Third Temple, may it speedily be rebuilt.
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Jerusalem Day and COVID-19: Natural Miracles
The liberation of Jerusalem from the Jordanian occupiers during the Six Day War was a miracle. It was not a miracle in the sense that the laws of nature changed, rather it was an example how Divine Providence, working through the laws of nature brought about a miraculous result.
Today we are also witnessing a miracle. The deadly COVID-19 virus, which has up to this point brought about 10,843 deaths in my old stomping grounds (New Jersey), has so far caused only 279 deaths in Israel. Israel and New Jersey are comparable in population and land mass. Even so, a person was 39 times more likely to die of COVID-19 in New Jersey than in Israel!
It is well known that Israel did not expect such a great victory in the Six Day War.
"In the last days of May, Israelis were digging mass graves, knowing how quickly mass graves could fill."Similarly with regard to the COVID-19 outbreak, the healthcare establishment here in Israel was expecting a march harsher result than what we have experienced.
Miracles do happen, you just have to open your eyes, and especially your heart to see them. Happy Jerusalem Day!