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Whether you were a frequent flyer on Spirit (I wasn't) or a frequent flyer at all (I am not that, either), you can't deny the allure that was in the Spirit ads. "$19 flights to Orlando!" The only thing they forgot to mention was that the seat belt will cost you an additional $9.99, and using the restroom will cost you another $19.99...
Was Spirit Airlines good for the airline industry? The jury is still out. Some will claim that Spirit is to blame for all the ridiculous fees. Before Spirit, a flight included a free carry-on, free luggage, and, of course, refreshments. Now, in many airlines, basic tickets include basically nothing.
But I see it differently. Yes, all the fees are annoying. And yes, the airplane felt like a flying bus, but Spirit gave people who couldn't afford it before the ability to fly. The other airlines essentially told you: if you want to fly, you have to do it all the way - with all the bells and whistles. Spirit said otherwise: a hard chair on a plane is still a plane.
On a SpiritUal level (get it??), many people fall into the same trap as the traditional airlines. They view the connection to G-d as an all-or-nothing proposition. I've heard so many people tell me, "I will not put on Tefillin, I am not religious," or "Rabbi, I don't keep Shabbat, so I won't be coming to Shul," and so on.
If you are one of those, remember: flying is flying. And unlike the shabby airplanes of Spirit, every Mitzvah is beautiful, every Mitzvah makes your soul soar, every Mitzvah connects you to G-d in ways that will bring great joy to your life.
So, should you do one Mitzvah even if you are not ready to commit to all of them? Absolutely: that's the Spirit!!
Wishing you a good Shabbos!
It is Shabbat Chazak, when we finish reading the third book of the Torah!! You are welcome to join us tomorrow at 10:30 am services, Chazak & Kiddush!
Light Shabbat candles at 7:46 pm
Shabbat ends at 8:53 pm
Condolences to Tamara Dubov and family on the passing of her dear brother Vladimir Chernitsky, leader of the Jewish Public Associations and Communities of Belarus. May you be truly comforted amongst the mourners of Tzion and Jerusalem.
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In honor of Lag B’Omer, we focused on the mitzvah of “Love your fellow,” and enjoyed heart-shaped cookies! Keep the Mitzvah going!
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