Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

Make Today Count
"And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of elevation offering—the day after the sabbath—you shall count off seven weeks. They must be complete: You must count until the day after the seventh week—fifty days; then you shall bring an offering of new grain to the LORD." (Leviticus 23:15-16)

Some get caught up on the idea that you must finish what you begin.  I say, just make everyday count. These two verses from Leviticus point to the fact that the period between Passover and Sahvuot must be seven complete weeks. We are supposed to count every day (counting of the omer) trying to never to miss a day.  

Rather than focussing on, “They must be complete”  I choose to focus on, “you must count.” Keep trying.  If you are unsuccessful today, maybe tomorrow will bring great achievement. 

This week’s sermon is titled “Be Scrupulous” if you would like to see the text click here.

Please join us for our Evening of Learning - Tikkun Layl Shavuot. Our theme is “Community.”
If you would like to share some ideas, please let me know. I’d be happy to help give you some perspective. It will take place both in person and via zoom on Sunday evening, May 16, 2021 at 8:00pm for zoom link  click here

Regular Shavuot services including Yizkor will take place live and via livestream Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9:30 am.