Dear all,
Temple Akiba is in the process of restoring one of our Torah Scrolls. Pictured here is just one example of a tear that needs attention. When I saw this, it reminded me of a midrash.
After Moses broke the first set of Ten Commandments and received a second set, God told him that both the broken and the whole sets must be placed in the Tabernacle that was being transported across the desert.
One by one, Moses found small fragments and gently placed them aside the whole set. God shared that there is holiness in both the broken and the whole.
As humanity, we need to remember:
Broken spirits.
Shattered dreams.
Injured bodies.
Tormented souls.
Confused minds.
Torn hearts
…. They are ALL holy.
Each of us has been there. And each of us can pause for a moment in time to capture the light that shines through the tears (yes – this can mean many things) in our lives.
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
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