Parshat Re’eh opens with the statement, “Behold I set before you today a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you this day, and a curse if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God.”
As we progress into our second year of existence, this week’s parsha holds a special meaning and a powerful message. Here at TSS our blessings are many. Through hard work and shared ideas we have created a real sense of community. We are congregants, we share a common goal and we are friends who care deeply for one another. We worship together with ease and familiarity. We are there for each other in times of joy and sorrow. And with every new experience we face as a growing Temple, we strengthen the bonds between us.
Let’s not forget our commitment to each other and our Temple. Let’s not ignore our community and its needs. Let’s not lose our spirit or our faith. For that would be our curse. To lose what we have worked so hard to build. To find ourselves lost and without the friends we cherish. It is our responsibility now to cultivate what has grown between us. Let’s continue for many years to come, counting more and more blessings.
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