8th of Elul

8^th of Elul – Wednesday, September 7^th

“The Jewish community incorporates the three things that Mordecai Kaplan always talked about: belonging, behaving, and believing.  We know that we’re not alone when we come to shul.  We know because we have a common concern, a common belief, a common behavior” (Rabbi Harold Shulweis).

One of the strengths of being a part of a community is the ability to find a connection to a common purpose.  How has your communal affiliation impacted the way you exhibit your Jewish identity?  How has it empowered you to become a better person?

 

These daily Elul messages are the product of a cooperative venture by Rabbis Asher Knight (Temple Emanu-El, Dallas, Texas), Bradley Levenberg (Temple Sinai, Atlanta, Georgia), Jason Nevarez (Temple Shaaray Tefila, Bedford Corners, New York), and David N. Young (Temple Sinai, Miami, Florida).