Rabbi's Week in Review Blog

Juxtaposing the upcoming Yom Kippur observance with all the tumult and negativity of our country over the past week, my focus is in the response to the tumult and negativity. Without dwelling on the details suffice it to say that everyday Americans responded; took action to effectuate change.  

We can assert that holding on to hope leads to action to change hope into reality. We can also say that, only when we take action does despair turn into hope. We must always avoid falling into despair leading to paralysis. Let this new year of 5786 be one of action, and let it lead to a place of hope for a better year, for ourselves, our country and our world.