Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is meant to be the first of 10 days of reflection culminating in Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Some Jews believe these days are best used for reflection. Some believe the quality of their reflection will influence how they measure up on Yom Kippur. The typical hypothesis: more reflection leads to better moral evaluation. This Rosh Hashana, I challenge that hypothesis. My goal during these Days of Awe - and for this next year, Diaspora Year 5775 - is to reflect LESS. I aim to focus less on thinking, especially about myself, and to focus more on others. And on working. HARD. Starting tonight, Rosh Hashana, the first night of the Days of Awe. And on Rosh Hashana 5776, I will ask myself Did you work hard last year? If the answer is yes, I will have made great strides toward becoming the kind of Jew I want to be. Happy New Year.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:33:47 +0000
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