Words of Torah - New Tablets - Shabbat during Passover - April 10, 2020

Words of Torah – April 10, 2020

In the Torah reading for Shabbat Pesach, in the book of Exodus, 

Moses pleaded to God to stay with the people

Even after the creation and worship of the Golden Calf. 

God listened, and agreed, and affirmed the close relationship between them, and Moses’ enduring dedication. 

Moses carved new tablets onto which would be inscribed the original Ten Commadments, and more rules to remind the Israelites of their responsibilities as a holy community. 

As we move through our current passage, we may wonder, what would be written on a new set of tablets for our lives? 

Perhaps….

·       Slow down. 

·       Identify what is most important to you. 

·       Show compassion and consideration. 

·       Be creative problem-solvers.

·       Connect with family, friends, and community members to offer them support and encouragement. 

·       Be diligent in attending to your own health and the health of others. 

·       Explore personal interests too often neglected. 

·       Find comfort in personal expression.

·       Rediscover the meaning of ritual and prayer. 

·       Find multiple reasons to be grateful.  

Happy Pesach – Shabbat Shalom!