Boundaries are important elements of the way we live our lives and help play a big part in our emotional and spiritual wellbeing. We make sure not to overeat, not to speed, not to engage in reckless behavior, not to over indulge, not to let our relationships with others slip out of balance, and many other important self-applied, communal or spiritual boundaries. In all of the above cases, boundaries are not restrictive or oppressive; in fact those kinds of boundaries actually enhance our life and allow us to foster and develop a sense of healthy wellbeing.
Yet at times, boundaries can be misplaced and can actually restrict and confine our wellbeing and become roadblocks in the developments of our personalities and spiritual progress. An un… Read More »
Jimmy Carter was once meeting the Israeli PM Menachem Begin and as they were discussing their different roles and responsibilities, Carter blurts out to Begin “don’t compare your leadership of tiny Israel with my leadership of over 200 Million citizens”. Begin true to his fashion, quickly responds “you may be the President of 200 Million citizens, but I am Prime Minister of 3 Million Prime Ministers”!
As the media and South African goverment deal with the incident of the fake interpreter of sign language and confusing hand motions that the whole world watched, it reminded me of an episode in this week's Torah portion.
Last night a large crowd of local residents joined together for a joyous Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting on the steps of the Sudbury Town Hall in Sudbury's Historic Center. The celebration included the lighting of a Nine Foot Menorah by Sudbury Selectman Len Simon, Chanukah Songs and Music, Tons of Chanukah Refreshments and an awesome show and activity with Marvelous Marvin.
and lots of great C…