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On this day, in the aftermath of the Har Meron disaster (I use the word “disaster” because I think “tragedy” describes an unavoidable event – and this disaster was entirely avoidable if decisions that were taken had been taken without regard to extraneous political considerations), I must admit that I was racked with conflicting emotions. At the same time that I felt pain and sadness, I also felt anger and outrage. I am aware of those who say that this is the time to mourn and to “show respect” for the grieving families and communities. but, if there is one thing I have learned in my almost 40 years in Israel, is that you must acknowledge your emotions in order to be