Perhaps you know someone born on Feb. 29. The joke is that he or she only has a birthday once every 4 years. A third grader might be only two years old, which would be frustrating to a child who wishes to fit in with peers. As a senior citizen of 24, definitely youngest among peers, the bones still creak and the dexterity may not be what it used to be. Adding one day every four years (or one month of 29 days as a second month of Adar in the Jewish calendar) makes a difference in how we calendar dates. Yet, do we actually feel different during that extra day or month?
Judaism views time as important because time gives us an opportunity to achieve. We all know that Shabbat is super important but we tend to forget that Judaism views the work week as being important too. Physical and spiritual rest are essential in order that we have the capacity to positively and constructively effect change in our world. One extra day every four years (and one extra Hebrew month 17 times every 19 years) only keep us operating in terms of record keeping. True differences in our lives are made not by counting minutes or hours, but by using and appreciating those hours. Let us learn to enjoy and celebrate our time; effectively using these precious gifts which shall never be granted to us again.
Shalom and Happy Leap Day!
(Happy Leap Year- we are in Adar I and approaching Adar II in the Hebrew year of 5776),
1) Family Shabbat dinner March 4, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Eggplant Parmigiana for adults, spaghetti for kids. $5 per person, kids under 9 eat free. RSVP by THURSDAY, March 3 by calling the office or emailing me. PLEASE remember to bring your check with you.
2) BRIEF Shabbat service, March 4, 6:45-7:15 p.m. introducing our guest from ISJL- Ali Duhan.
3) Special guest, Mr. Alan Hall, speaking about his experiences of outwitting the Nazis during our lunch on Saturday at noon, March 5. PLEASE RSVP for the free lunch by calling 343-6010 !
4) If you are joining us for the free comedian, Benji Lovitt, please call the MAJF office at 343-7197. The performance is Sunday March 6 at 7:00 p.m. We would love to have you join us!
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