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At the Shabbat Kiddush this past week, we found ourselves talking about the mission to space—how extraordinary it is that human beings can travel so far, push so far beyond what once seemed possible. (And the figure 8 concept!)
It’s breathtaking. Inspiring. Almost unreal.
But as the conversation unfolded, we realized that the mission to space isn’t the real story.
The real story… is the mission back to earth.
Because going out there, breaking records, reaching new heights, that’s incredible. But it’s not the most dangerous part. It’s not the most delicate part. And in many ways, it’s not even the most meaningful part.
The real test is the return.
Reentry.
Hitting the atmosphere at just the right angle.
Enduring the fire, the pressure, the speed.
Slowing down enough to land safely, to come home intact.
You can go farther than anyone in history and still lose everything in the final stretch if you can’t come back.
And as the week went on, that idea stayed with us.
We found ourselves returning to it again and again, at Kosher Food Club, at Torah & Tea, at the Women’s Circle, and in one-on-one conversations.
All of Pesach, we were lifted. Inspired. Elevated. We left our personal Egypts. We tasted freedom, clarity, purpose. We sat at the Seder and spoke about becoming something more.
But then came the landing.
Not just to feel inspired, but to live inspired.
That’s what these days of Sefirat HaOmer are all about.
It’s not just a countdown. It’s a reentry.
Day by day, we take the freedom of Pesach and bring it into who we are, into how we speak, how we listen, how we react, how we show up for the people in our lives.
It’s the slow, steady work of becoming.
Because Judaism was never only about reaching higher.
It’s about bringing that height back down to earth.
So the question this week isn’t only how high we can go.
It’s how we land.
How we walk into a regular Tuesday with a little more patience.
How we sit at the table with a little more presence.
How we speak with a little more care.
How we take the inspiration of Pesach, and make it real.
Because going far is impressive.
But coming back home a better person, that’s the mission.
Good Shabbos, Chodesh Iyar Tov!
Light candles at 7:22 pm
Shabbat ends at 8:26 pm
Rabbi Yossi & Leah
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Open up a siddur and pray! It’s a most amazing tool to keep us connected to the Bait Hamikdash and the good old times!! Did you know? It’s like a ladder as we get closer and more intimate with the king of all kings!!
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