The Hebrew word for hope “Tikva” – has long been a rallying call used by Jews, determined to forge a stronger future. But many people are not aware that in its original use, in the Book of Joshua, the word actually means, a rope.
The rope is a symbol of hope because it weaves together, many different strands which individually are weak but when combined, they become unbreakable.
Once again, Mitzvah Day has captured the essence of this principle with its theme, “Stronger Together” in these challenging times, when the enmity and division seem rife, Mitzvah Day provides a timely reminder of what we can achieve when we stand side by side.