Higg(in)s: Do you suppose that anyone could stop a train? Imagine it: a train is barreling along and you place your palm on the engine and press. Does it stop? Of course not. Your interaction with the train lasted less than one second and likely you were killed in the attempt.

You all are experiencing a runaway train. No matter how forcefully you say it, you cannot stop this growing conflict in Israel by saying, “Stop!” You cannot throw enough money at it. Money won’t help. The Universe that provides all things does not respond to no. It only hears yes. You must find something to say yes to. Yes, to mutual respect. Yes, to friendships. Yes, to unlikely friendships. Yes, to cooperation. Yes, to inclusion. Yes, to allowing both sides to have their opinion and to recognizing that both sides are right. Yes, to peaceful resolution of disagreements.

Learn to say yes. Yes is the correct answer.