There are ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These days are often referred to as Days of Awe or Days of Repentance.
They are a gift of time - given to us to use wisely. To see opportunities for change. To make choices. Make promises to ourselves on what we want to do better and do differently in the year to come.
Congregation B’nai Amoona is committed to being a place that is Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist. This commitment calls for Action. This commitment calls for us to DO MORE and to ACT MORE.
During these next ten days we will be sharing with you voices from the B’nai Amoona Community and the greater Community. Sharing how we can and we will commit to working towards Tikkun Olam; Repairing our World through Anti-Bias and Anti-Racists Acts. Where we can say Mah Nora HaMakom Hazeh! How Awesome is this Place!
Today's Reflections Come From Barb Hoffman
As we embarked on the ABAR journey, we were warned that this was just the beginning of understanding bias and racism and that our dive into self awareness would be painful at times. Both disclaimers are true. While I am beginning to see things and read things with different eyes, and to understand and question in different ways, I know I have so much farther to go.
I think of John Newton’s quote, “Our work is great; our time is short; the consequences of our labors are infinite.“
I want very much to be a part of the change that I feel is so desperately needed.
In the words of Hillel, “If not now, when?”
-Barb Hoffman
Now it's your turn! Register for the
Jewish Coalition for Racial Equity Virtual Conference
B'nai Amoona is proud to join other congregations and organizations as a sponsor of this important event. Click HERE to register.
