A Bisl Torah

Jews know Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday we essentially celebrate every week.

God wants more and more from each of us. Souls are meant to expand in ways we can’t possibly imagine.

You must still contribute to a world that is need of your hands and your heart. But it begins with a recognition of God’s gift to you: this very day.

Spiritual resilience doesn’t deny one’s hardship but rather, it allows the mind to learn, grow, and see a step beyond the ache.

Forget the litany of resume builders. Instead, may we be proud when we look in the mirror.

Amidst our own pain, prior or during our various stages of life, we will still find room to see new beginnings.

We hope our prayers will continue to be answered as we await the return of the hostages that are deceased, in need of proper burial, and reunion with loved ones.

The central lesson of Sukkot is impermanence.

God, I know we are always inching closer to the world to come. And to that reality, on this Yom Kippur, before you, I’m not turning away.

This High Holy Day season, we can all do better. We can all be better.