There is a question which has been coming up this week regarding whether it is appropriate to celebrate the death of Osama Bin Laden. In simple terms, I think it is appropriate to celebrate the end of an era, and to look forward to a brighter future, to delight in the achievements of the US military, and to feel good about one's country - all while leaving out any gloating or particular joy over a worthless individual's death.
I elaborated on these points and others in a shiur I gave last night, which I have posted online at yutorah.org. If you are interested in it, the link is here: On the death of Bin Laden
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