One of the most profound concepts of prayer, the tefilah, It's about connection. It's not just about reciting a series of words, nor is it about connecting with your neighbor, but about expressing our connection with God. It's like in a romantic relationship; it's not enough to feel love for the other person, it's necessary to express it in practice. In the same way, tefilah, expresses the essential connection of Jewish with God.
For this to happen, you need an appropriate space, the corresponding content, an environment conducive to reflection, feeling, and appreciating and celebrating being. Yehudim.
And this is what happened this Rosh Hashanah at the Chabad House: the large crowd made the space feel small at times and large at others, but the joy and comfort of those who attended remained constant. The joy of being part of this wonderful Jewish community. The thrill of the Shofar, the singing in unison. Avinu Malkeinu (our father, our king) and enjoy a Farbrengen These are some of the highlights of Shabbat.
Thank you? No. I think everyone who participates should thank themselves, thank you for letting themselves be, for letting their neshamá, their soul, to express itself.
Congratulations? Not really. I think everyone involved should congratulate themselves for creating this space in the city of La Plata.
So it will be, God willing, this Yom Kippur, when we can once again experience meaningful, explained and enjoyable services in a family atmosphere.
Gmar chatimá tová, leShaná tová uMetuka
May the seal end well, for a good and sweet year.