
A Bisl Torah~ Finding God through Abner Goldstine
The Jewish world lost a giant this week: A luminary and a visionary. We mourn the passing of Abner Goldstine, past president of Sinai Temple.
Rabbi Nicole Guzik is a rabbi at Sinai Temple. She can be reached at her Facebook page at Rabbi Nicole Guzik.
The Jewish world lost a giant this week: A luminary and a visionary. We mourn the passing of Abner Goldstine, past president of Sinai Temple.
Counting the omer is a spiritual exercise that reminds us to value those we love and cherish the time given by the Holy One
Speaking ill of someone once most likely leads to a second time. And hearing gossip, just like the flu, is contagious.
Freedom comes when we do not settle back into our familiar habits but instead, choose to forge a brighter path forward.
If we don’t counterculturally embrace each other, there may not be a world left to save. Who’s to blame? Us. Who is responsible? You and me.
Just like matzah, our survival retains simple ingredients to ensure our success.
On Passover, check your pockets for both chametz and a spiritual awakening.
Chametz symbolizes that which is “holding us back” from being our most authentic selves.
Try waiting a little. Or try walking quicker. Either way, God will find you, welcome you in, and guide your path.
Considerate restraint may lead to a mitzvah filled with deeper meaning and sanctity.