What I Learned From Shavuot All-Night Study

By Inga Roizman

I loved it. Two nights ago I was honored to see my coworkers, our residents, and other members of the community speak about what they need to learn most. I was struck by the vulnerability that each of them granted us with their lesson.

Some discussions were impassioned and animated, some were simply a gentle acknowledgement of shared understanding.  All of it was amazing to learn together. I want to thank everyone that took their time to share with us.

Today, I’m still exhausted but inspired to learn MORE. I have the tendency to go way off into the philosophical and ethereal and I have to remember what is right in front of me.  I have to be present and take care of the next right thing.  This is the fundamental state I need to remain in, the present.

I think that’s the deal. It’s a practice.