Thank you, Rabbi, for this uplifting talk.

We are seeds, with roots that grow through this whole world as we, as Jews, can be found in the remotest areas of this world and we have seen off even the greatest of "civilisations" over time and we are still growing even through all the trials and tribulations afforded to the Jewish peoples. We have the one true Gd who makes sure of this.

By the way, the Great Synagogue in Paris WAS open that Shabbos. This past week a group of English Jews went to Paris to spend Shabbos there as a sign of unity, and the rabbi asked them to please tell everyone that the rumor that the shul had been closed was false, though it is true that the police did ask them to close it.