The journey of each individual as well as our collective journey as a people are described as part of a greater, G-dly plan. In light of recent worrisome events in the world, Rabbi Bryski offers a classic Jewish formula for optimism in the face of adversity. The Jew has this unique ability to cry and laugh at the very same time. This lecture will glance at the past, present and future of our people – the lows and the highs, the crying and the laughter, and the “oy veys” and the joys. In difficult times, the Jewish response is to choose ‘life’ over ‘existence’.