Rededication

I write this on the cusp of the Great Brisket Bake-off.  I can't remember how many years ago I started this event -- all I remember was thinking there had to be something involving food, singing and bringing people together to worship and have fun as a Jewish community.  This time of year there are so many Christian events going on EVERYWHERE that it really is tough to be a Jewish kid in Vermont. 

But we and our children persevere.

I shared with my classes the story of Judith, a traditional Chanukah story, about the brave Jewish woman who cuts off the head of the enemy general.  Thinking about the Christmas - chanukah dilemma vs. what our ancestors went through under Antiochus IV, this isn't so bad.

But coming together reinforces our sense of community, of belonging; that we are not alone, there are others like us who value what we value and share a history, a culture and a desire for equality and justice.

So this holiday, let us rededicate ourselves to those causes in which we truly believe and to our partnership with our Jewish community here at Temple Sinai. 

L'Shalom,
Morah Judy

PS - Don't forget the brisket!