The residents of the heart of Tel Aviv are reacting in many ways to the bombing of this intensely populated area.  The buildings are old and have no protection so are sleeping in the underground parking lots and subway stations.  Some are visiting relatives or countries they’ve always wanted to see.  Many are trying to help the many older residents who don’t know how to get to shelter even if they could remember where to go.  There are holocaust survivors who are still in PTSD from the concentration camps, and children – including my grandchildren – who have already experienced rockets before in their lives.  There are people my age who enjoy their old age by meeting their friends for coffee at the beach – but stay close to shelter now. 

It’s not normal for anyone – Even my granddaughter is helping to clean up the remains of damaged buildinga.   

And tonight is Purim.