Building Upon Our Foundation
Posted 8/17/2023
As we enter the last month of the year 5783, we focus on the future of the coming year 5784. Each individual in the month of Elul-אלול, has the opportunity and privilege to use one’s talents in building a better world. A better world is based upon truth and peace:
“These then are the things you must do: Speak the truth to one another; judge with honesty and complete justice in your gates. Let none of you plot evil against another in your heart, nor love a false oath.” (Zechariah 8, 16-17).
Judaism’s contribution to society is an enduring lesson of a world that can enjoy the bounties of G-d, as long as we sustain globally the foundation of humanity: building peaceful bridges based upon truth.
As we conclude the Shema-שמע prayer with the words: ה’ אלוקיכם אמת-our relationship with G-d begins with honesty, humbleness, and truth.
May the month of Elul be an inspiration as the building block for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year, 5784.
בברכת שנה טובה ומתוקה
Rabbi Tzvi Berkowitz
National Chaplain