Rabbi Howard Morrison

Dear Congregational Family,

Tomorrow marks the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 horrors. I was teaching the Tuesday sisterhood class when I heard the news. We quickly got a bimah-sized American flag to show our solidarity which stood on our bimah for a couple of months. On the Monday night following, our shul hosted an ecumenical memorial service arranged by the Toronto Board of Rabbis.

Like many memories, the events feel like yesterday and a long time ago. Our world is certainly not the same as it was then.

This Shabbat is Shabbat Shuva, the Sabbath of return-repentance. Each of us is challenged to return to a spiritual place of refinement and growth. I pray that this be a lesson for individuals, the Jewish people, and the world.

Shabbat Shalom and Gmar Chatima Tova,

Rabbi Howard Morrison