Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

אַתָּה נוֹתֵן יָד לַפּוֹשְׁעִים, וִימִינְךָ פְשׁוּטָה לְקַבֵּל שָׁבִים
"You extend Your hand to those who sin." Lev Shalem
"You let sinners sin, but Your right hand is extended to penitents" Reuven Kimmelman

In the final hours of Yom Kippur in the service known as Neilah we say the above words. Here I have offered to different translations each with their own agenda.  The message is similar. God welcomes us back.  

In the final hours of Yom Kippur we are tired and hungry and we our at our most vulnerable.  In this moment we need to feel as though we will find a way to return.  God is reaching out to you, just take God hand's and we can all walk together into a better year. 
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I wish you an easy fast filled with insight and new found energy.  I pray this year grants you your most meanignful wishes and that you and your family find health and joy.