A Moment in Time: That Moment of Pause

Dear all,

At the park last weekend, Maya and Eli were at play on the slide. I noticed how Eli hesitated for a moment before going down. It wasn’t a long wait. Just a short pause.

I often think about how important it is for us all to pause before we do something, to create space to evaluate, consider, and create meaning in our journey.

Cantor Frailich always reminds our B’nei Mitzvah to take a big breath before we start the service.

Shabbat is our opportunity to realign our souls before the new week begins.

We offer a word of gratitude before we eat a meal.

That moment of pause makes a difference, as it puts focus into our frame of mind. Embracing that pause only takes a moment in time.

With love and shalom,

Rabbi Zach Shapiro