Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
Miracles
Miracles must always remain alive in our hearts never to be forgotten. Our amazement and deep appreciation must never wear off. Last year at this time our community celebrated the release of Huntington Woods native Danny Fenster from a prison in Myanmar. Here is an insight on miracles:
Danny’s family name, Fenster, means a window in Yiddish. A window allows for crystal clear vision to the outside. Danny’s miraculous release provides a window of opportunity for all of us to witness the Divine hand in our lives today.
A window (fenster) can be open or closed making all the difference between light and darkness. An open window allows for recognition of G-d’s continuous benevolence. Should this window be blocked and our sensitivity toward miracles lessened, the very word Fenster (window) would become Finster (darkness).
Danny’s miracle occurred in close proximity to Chanukah at which time the miracle of the lights shines brightly through the window. Let us keep our window open to perceive daily miracles in our lives. Be inspired by Chanukah and examine the miracles in your life and be wise to repeatedly celebrate them.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
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