A Message From the Rabbis (September, 2004)

As the long, hot summer draws to a close, the ripe apples tumble in the yard, and the deer lunch out the kitchen window, our thoughts turn to the changing seasons, the cycles ever-present, pulsing inside the earth, pulsing inside ourselves. It is a time of shedding layers, of reflecting on the harvest of our year, and of considering the cycle we are about to embark on.

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Experiencing the Days of Awe Together

At this time of the year, when the new moon of Tishri awakens a sliver in the sky, we begin our annual tradition of celebration, inner reflection, prayer and contemplation. It is a time for gratitude and appreciation for what we have accomplished in this past year, a time for embracing the “now” of our current state, a time for envisioning our individual and collective future. Towards what will we aim to set our aspirations? What is the inner work we must do to improve our family dynamics, improve our contributions to our larger community and the world? How do we shape our collective vision for our congregation’s well being, and our gestures towards tikkun olam (healing the world)? There is much work to be done. Our world is calling us into action, but we must also do the individual work of our inner selves, as each of us is yearning for healing on many levels.

We invite you all to join us with open hearts, a spirit of reflection and meaningful engagement as we usher in the New Year together. With warmth and kindness, humor and acceptance, together we will shape a sacred space in time to create a vessel for experiencing the Days of Awe. Together we will celebrate the High Holy Days, the Yamim Noraim, as a time for transformation of ourselves and our congregation. We are excited to embark on this next new “vision quest” for our collective future, and look forward to greeting you with sacred candles and wine, ancient melodies and warm hearts.

L’Shana Tova Tikatevu.

Rabbi Yitzhak and Shonna
Rabbi Maurice and Melissa