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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
I looked forward for the second vaccine. Maybe because it gave me something to look forward to. I counted the days between the first and the second shots, and read about the increased protection that each day brings. Now that I got it, there’s nothing to look for. Again. All days are the same. Still in lockdown, we don’t really see the end of it. The infection numbers in Israel are increasing although about 20% of the population already received the second shot. My daughters are still underemployed and edgy. My partner still deppressed. I am still terribly lonely. This is the second shot deppression: understanding that it doen’t bring any instant cure, that the way out is not near. In the picture: people waiting in line for the first vaccine in Rabin Square.
February 5, 2021
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Has the pandemic affected your religious or spiritual observance in any way? If so, talk about it.
I am a Quaker, and we have had continual Quaker meetings in zoom. Strangely, this silent hour, with everyone muted, has been fine. I miss the in person socialization ( I really dislike zoom group social gatherings), but silent meeting has worked quite well. We are beginning to prepare to be back in the Meetinghouse itself, esp for those of us fully vaccinated. However, I suspect that some form of hybrid meeting will be continuing , which will be great for elderly, disabled, or those not vaccinated. Our meetinghouse is currently being brought up to date with WiFi so that we can start with a more hybridized version of Meeting for Worship.
April 15, 2021