"I am torn within, I cry without end. I do not sleep.... Maybe Hashem has finally decided that we are no longer His chosen people?"

Words and worries from the past and present. As always, the parsha comes to speak to our moment.

Sources:

Rabbi Yuval Sherlow, Shu’’t HaHitnatkut p. 139

Lev. 9:23 with Rashi

Jer. chap. 2 with Rashi.