Here is an old article I just came across. The High Holidays were over a month and a half ago, but I thought I'd share it anyway.
FROM THE HORSES MOUTH
(or at least Ron’s)
Well, it’s that time of year
again. Looks like footballs are flyin’,
leaves are about to change their clothes, the Cubbies are anticipating another
long vacation…it must be fall. Most
importantly, as I write this little message to you, Jews around the world are
about to celebrate Rosh Ha Shannah and Yom Kippur. At first glance, we might not see much of a
link between the High Holidays and GUCI.
But look again, because it’s there.
We created a substantial link
between these holidays and the 40 Avodanikim who cleaned out camp, shared their
great Ruach, planned special programs, and lounged on their porch last
summer. Two weeks of their Limud program
centered on the Torah portions we will be reading in each of our
synagogues. I hope these Torah readings
will have added meaning and significance for Avodah 2005.
But even for those of us who
were not in Avodah, the link between camp and the High Holidays is strong. These ten days are all about helping us to
become better people and making the world a better place. Isn't that what GUCI is all about as
well? We learn to live together, solve
our problems, help each other, and practice Tikkun Olam, improving our world.
I hope the sound of the
Shofar will stir all of those good thoughts in our minds and hearts. Shannah Tovah U’Mitukah. A happy and sweet new
year to you all.
See you next summer.
RON
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