Elul 28 5781

 Elul 28, 5781/September 5, 2021

Rabbi Eric Linder

The Ever-Journeying People

The Jewish people are no strangers to transition. Abraham, left everything he knew to become the first Jew. We endured slavery for over 400 years before celebrating our freedom from Pharaoh. Then, we wandered in the desert for 40 years before entering the promised land. Jewish history is replete with transitions.

Every Rosh Hashanah marks a personal transition as well, as we move forward into the new year, and into a holier version of ourselves. 

This year, the transition is both communal and personal, as many of us are transitioning away from the past year that has had its fill of journeying, unease, and uncertainty.

As we hear the unifying shofar call of the tekiah g’dolah, I pray that all of us continue to transition toward communal responsibility, celebration, and shalom.