Safe in Jerusalem

You have all seen the news about the Israeli Defense Force's operation in Gaza. I am writing to let you know that I am safe in Jerusalem, that HUC keeps informed of any security warnings and updates about the situation, and that I am not taking any unnecessary risks. The conflict is far enough from Jerusalem that we do not hear anything of it in our daily lives, save for the news and the worry of parents of soldiers in our community and in Jerusalem. I hope you will all pray for the safety and well-being of the soldiers, the citizens of Sderot who have been bombed, and the innocent Palestinians in Gaza.