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“Who do you think is more important, Moses or your Rebbe?” he asked. Without a moments hesitation the Chassid replied, “The Rebbe, because without him I would never have known about Moses.”
Today (and yesterday) is a special holiday on the Chabad calendar. Known by it’s date on the Jewish calendar, Yud Tet Kislev, it is referred to as the “Rosh Hashanah for Chassidus,” the “New Year” for the teachings of Chassidus.
Chassidus teaches us how to serve Hashem with joy; Chassidus teaches us the significance of every Mitzvah, and Chassidus teaches the value of every single individual Jew.
Chassidus is not an addition to Judaism; it helps focus our attention on primary Jewish teachings. It inspires us to live a more engaged Jewish life and it guides us how to refine and elevate our character.
It is due to this holiday that we know about the Torah and it’s value, and application in our daily life. It is due to this holiday that we are here in Folsom and had the opportunity to meet you. It is therefore an important time to celebrate.
Let us say “L’chaim” and commit to engage even more in Jewish life and learning. Our involvement will inspire our family, and others in our life, to further engage in their precious Jewish heritage.
“If not us, who? If not now, when?”