Approximately this hour last year, my then-fiance Yishai and I were davening mincha on the balcony of his parents' King Solomon hotel room - it would be the last time we saw each other for seven days - until our wedding on Tu b'Av in Hebron.....

We faced east and knew that soon all of our prayers would be answered, that we were entering the happiest, most exciting and long-awaited time of our lives.

We still believe that. Tonight and tomorrow, as you face the east in prayer, know that we are entering the happiest, most exciting and long-awaited time....

Have a meaningful fast.