Dear all,
Two incredible things happened on January 20, 2021. In the Shapiro-Galperin household, Maya Ruth learned to walk with confidence! They were small, baby steps. But the smile on her face and the pride in her eyes lit up our hearts.
At just about the same time, in our nation’s Capitol, Kamala Harris became the first black person to become our Vice President, the first Asian-American to become our Vice President, and the first female to become our Vice President. A true giant leap for our country!
Life is truly about honoring both the small steps and the giant leaps. Neal Armstrong really got the phrasing right when he walked on the moon in 1969!
And as our Torah teaches: “Lech L’cha/ L’chi Lach – go forward … and be a blessing!” (Gen 12:1-2).
While the small steps and giant leaps both take place within a moment in time, the impact opens the doors to infinite possibilities!
What will your small steps be? And what giant leaps will you aspire to?
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
