I am constantly working on staying true to this outlook. For example, last year I spoke at the JNF USA National Conference in front of over a thousand people. I’d spoken in front of many groups before, but such a large crowd posed a new challenge. I felt uncomfortable, but I embraced that feeling. I practiced as much as possible, ran through some calming exercises, and then went out and was uncomfortable. This year, The Global Conference for Israel is expected to have over 2500 attendees, so although I’m sure I’ll feel uncomfortable, the JNF experience will help me feel less so. I hope to see everyone at the Global Conference this year.

Another thing to watch out for is being so comfortable in a situation that you reject the possibility of positive change. Previously, GCI has released our newsletter on the 18th of every month because, as I discussed in the July of 2021 newsletter, 18 has a significant meaning in Judaism. However, if you’re paying attention to what day you’re reading this letter, it’s not the 18th.