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A Moment in Time: The Meaning of Infinity

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March 31, 2016

Dear all,

Infinity.  It goes on forever.  We know it exists, but we can't measure it.

A young girl, Marina, taught me this in her Bat Mitzvah speech.  She spoke about how each action we do can inspire people in ways we will never know.

In her own words:

“We can affect our surroundings for the better. It is in our hands to influence friends, neighbors and family in a positive way. If just a touch can affect
another, then how about an act of kindness, a word of advice, an encouraging smile, a supporting hand. The fact that something can be affected so easily shows us that we have to surround ourselves with good surroundings, yet at
the same time, we can make a difference in any setting we may find ourselves in. And that difference can be a positive one!”

Isn't Marina a treasure!?

And this is the meaning of infinity:  Allowing each daily action to make a world
of difference.  All it takes is a moment in time. 

With love and Shalom,

Rabbi Zach Shapiro

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