Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

So Moses and his attendant Joshua arose, and Moses ascended the mountain of God. (Exodus 24:13)
And so begins the apprenticeship.  It is common for wall street firms and law firms to identify students in college or law school who seem to exhibit talents on which they would like to capitalize. They see something in that person.  It may be an instinct or it may be grades or it just may be knowing someone who knows them and has made sure their resume got on the right desk.  
Sometimes it works out and a job is offered upon graduation and sometimes they decide it is not going to work out.  That is why they tried them out in the first place. When it doesn’t there is disappointment.  Both sides are disappointed because they enter the relationship hoping it will work out.  However, there is an understanding that it is better to part ways now than invest more in the arrangement.  
"No pain, no gain," 
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained," 
"You can't win 'em all," 
"Live and learn," and 
"Better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all."
You pick the cliche but the lesson is the same. 

Mark Your Calendars
March 20 
Whine and Wine at 8:00 on zoom at https://zoom.us/j/95417257214?pwd=NjFENloxOEpGSGhrc1M5dWQ4SG9UQT09
We like to brainstorm ideas about how to survive life.  Or just complain.  In the past we have talked about raising kids or dealing with aging parents or both at the same time.  Well, holidays present their own unique set of challenges, especially Passover.  Let's get it all out and talk or just kvetch.

March 15th and 23rd
Pulpit Swap
Reverend Dr. Blaine Crawford and I will be doing a Pulpit Swap.  That means he will preach in our community on Shabbat morning March 15th (Note the change in date) then the next week I will be preaching in his church, Irvington Presbyterian Church, the next day Sunday March 23rd.  As faith leaders we have so much to share with each other that can inspire.  We look forward to meeting new people and showing off our congregations.