A Moment in Time: Is the world REALLY only 5777 years old?

Dear all,

We are about to enter the year 5777.

5777???  Isn't the world older than that?

While some are literal about this, there are Jewish references that teach that we don't look at the year as the time from the
beginning of creation.  Rather, the year marks the anniversary of the end of Biblical creation (the first human couple – or perhaps even Shabbat).  It is the anniversary of when people became partners with God in making the world a better place.

I personally don't look to the Bible as my science book.  So
I'm not looking to synthesize creation theories.  But on a spiritual level, I find great meaning in knowing that each Rosh Hashanah, we rededicate ourselves to to seeing
eye-to-eye, to working together toward peace, and to deepening understandings of one another. 

So on this New Year, we take
a moment in time of gratitude,
a moment in time of mindfulness,
and a moment in time of humanity. 

Ron joins me in wishing all you love a year of goodness.

With love and shalom,

Rabbi Zach Shapiro