Dear Friends,
“Return us to you God, and we shall return!” My eyes have welled with tears many times over the past two years as we sang these words on Shabbat morning. Never before in my life have I so yearned for a return. With God’s help, the moment to return to shul and to community has arrived. Come everyone, and fill the sanctuary with spirit and song and joyous noise.
Shabbat, March 5th will be our first Shabbat of Ruach, when as a whole community we will pour our energies into generating a rousing, moving, exhilarating Tefilla. Our intention is to designate two such Shabbatot of Ruach each month, as we mark our return.
What do we need to make this happen? Just one thing. YOU. Your voice, your presence, your spirit of rededication, your commitment to bringing BDJ back to life.
As Hillel might have said, “after two years of lockdown, outdoor minyanim, fear of Covid, and inward retreat, IF NOT NOW, WHEN?!”
Please make extra sure to come and to come on time (9:15 AM)!
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Shabbat, March 5th will also be the Shabbat on which we will be appreciating Rabbanit Alissa and sponsoring a Farewell Kiddush in her honor.
~ Rav Yosef
