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A Moment in Time: Bringing Goodness into the World

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January 14, 2021
Dear all,
I’ve been working with an incredible young person in our congregation whose Bat Mitzvah is this coming Shabbat. Her name is Maya (no relation to my Maya), and she truly embraces light on so many levels.
A couple of days ago, Maya gifted our family these adorable bunnies that she made by hand, one for each of my twins. (Maya made baby blankets for each as well). As soon as my little Maya and Eli saw the bunnies, their faces lit up with delight.
These acts of kindness make such a difference. With all that is happening globally and nationally, for a moment in time, everything was perfect because one young person did a thoughtful act that brought goodness into the world.
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
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