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Israeli Family's Sukkot Vacation in Florida Intertwines Joy and War's Shadow
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An Israeli family celebrated Sukkot at Disney World in Florida, finding joy and community in a resort that accommodates religious Jewish observances. While enjoying the vacation, the family's experience was underscored by a poignant conversation between author Barbara Sofer and her granddaughter Eliana, who reflected on the profound impact of wartime life in Israel. The holiday concluded with fireworks, offering a moment of shared joy and a focus on beauty for the children.
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- An Israeli family celebrated Sukkot at Disney World in Florida, finding community and joy.
- The resort community allowed for the construction of sukkot and had an eruv for Shabbat.
- Granddaughter Eliana contrasted her wartime experiences in Israel with those of her peers.
- Eliana noted Israeli teens have dodged rockets and attended many funerals.
- The family found reassurance in familiar stars seen through their Florida sukkah.
- The vacation ended with fireworks over the Magic Kingdom.
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