After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again
When I landed in the hospital for an operation on my colon, my doctor said, “No more grief. You need to do things that are fun.”
At 70 years old, the reporter is set to perform in her first dance recital at a retirement home in Jerusalem. This was not part of her original plans, as she did not have a bucket list. After her son Koby was murdered by Palestinian terrorists in 2001, her life was forever changed and she felt a deep desire to find happiness. Her doctor advised her to engage in activities that would bring her joy, which ultimately led her to start taking a Broadway Jazz dance class.
The class consisted of people aged 50 to 75, and while she initially didn't want to perform, she eventually relented due to her age and the encouragement of her classmates and teacher. The reporter's decision to dance was fueled by the desire to bring happiness and enjoyment to herself and others. On the day of her recital, she was surprised by the positive response from the audience, who clapped, laughed, and even joined her in dancing.
This experience taught her that age is no barrier to pursuing happiness and that the joy of movement can bring people together.
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