If you have been following the Torah Portions in the Book of Numbers, you will notice that many of the stories have dealt with the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt in search of a new home. Throughout Jewish history our people have been cast out and dispersed and left to wander. Home. It’s always the destination … the end to a sometimes long and arduous journey.
When we think of our own home, we think of a place where we feel safe. The word conjures up memories of the home we grew up in, or the present-day home that we have created for our children and their children. Our source of peace … our safe haven.
Here at TSS we have found a spiritual home … a safe place where we are warmly welcomed at the door and are among friends. Immediately upon entering, you experience a sense of community. We are all a part of the Shabbat Service, sharing with each other the many blessings and prayers. We share the recipes of the sweet treats served at our Oneg. We share in the joy of the celebrations of anniversaries, birthdays, graduations and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. And as the bonds of our spiritual community grow deep, we share our sorrow for the loss of our loved ones.
Just like the Israelites of long ago, our search for a new spiritual home has taught us many lessons, brought us closer together and showed us that the journey can be sweet and is just as important as the destination.
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This past Friday, Elliot Gluskin ran services for the Cantor who was away on vacation. We thank Marlene and Jay Plotnick for sponsoring our Oneg, and Jay did double duty by giving us news we can use from the Board of Trustees.
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