Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

“By loving your God, heeding God’s commands, and holding fast to [God].” (Deuteronomy 30:20)

Buddhism teaches that the source of suffering is attachment. Judaism says, “better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.”  We can try to move through life avoiding pain brought on by people who hurt us.  Or we can understand that pain is inevitable and what we need are people to walk that path with us.  When you have a connection to God, you are never alone.  So rather than avoiding connection because of the disappointments, it is better to embrace a connection with God and each other.  God is referred to as The Healer of Broken hearts. In moments of pain it is hard to believe we will survive.  Holding on to God and others at that time is the best approach.   

Please join the Cantor and me for one more zoom meeting to prepare for the High Holidays.  "One Essay Four Sessions" This will be a way to make your high Holidays more meaningful.  Mark your calendars: Wednesday, September 6 at 8:00pm on Zoom  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87533058006?pwd=V3FWYjNuYU9TdU04ZDJNVUpvVDdRQT09