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Reproducing or republishing an article, in whole or in part, in any other forum requires permission of the author or the moderator. As an artist and writer I try to express one facet of the Holy Days by creating a greeting card to send to friends and relatives. Rebuilding Begins with Reflection Actually, my preparations begin before Elul. I understand the promised restoration of the Temple as a symbol of the wholeness we seek for our people and for ourselves. In this process I seek out the weak stones that allowed the building to collapse under siege, and plan the bracing to keep that section solid against the inevitable ravages of another year.