It's raining, it's pouring

Received this morning from Shy Guy.

It’s raining, it’s pouring – in Israel!

Finally! In my 30+ years in Israel, I do not recall such a long dry spell from after Shmini Atzeret.

What’s today? Yes, it’s the last day of Chanukah 5774. But what else is it? It’s December 5th, the day that our fellow Jews start saying Vetain Tal Umatar Livrachah in Chutz La’Aretz.

Perhaps the Ribbono Shel Olam