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Our children - Their Safety and Our Future

10/09/2020 09:10:35 AM

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Dear Congregational Family,

When this week's Torah reading describes the segments of the Jewish people standing together, the children are certainly included.

When we assemble on Rosh Hashanah, the Scripture readings revolve around children: the birth and development of Isaac, the plight of Ishmael, the birth of Samuel, and the children of Israel being wept for by their proverbial mother.

During Shabbat services we quote a Prophetic passage: "All of your children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of your children". In a play of words, the sages teach: "Do not read the second mention 'banayich - your children', but rather 'bohnayich - your builders'.

This week, our children are returning to school - some online, some in residence, and some doing both, depending on age, school, location, and program.

As we transition from one year to the next, our hearts go out to and for our children. We pray for their safety. They are our future.

 

Rabbi Howard Morrison

Fri, 29 March 2024 19 Adar II 5784