JUDAISM
at AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY
Shabbat Parashat Pesach - Seventh Day - 21 Nisan 5768 - Are You Running 'From' Or Running 'To' '' ?
April 26, 2008 - 21 Nisan 5768
By: Reb Mimi Feigelson, Mashpiah Ruchanit
Torah Reading: Exodus 13:17 - 15:26
Maftir:Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah Reading: II Samuel 22:1-51
For many years I have found the days of Chol HaMoed spiritually challenging. Leading up to Pesach I am comfortable with metaphors of internal and external cleansing. I teach and preach about walking out of Egypt as a paradigm for letting go of 'tight places' in our psyche that have a hold on us. I even have the courage to believe that when we sit down Seder night and utter the first word "Kadesh" that indeed we are all holy, even me.
Walking with God
Walking with God is an adult education course comprising twelve learning units.
Walking with God has been created by the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in partnership with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Rabbinical Assembly. It has been made possible by the generous support of the Held Foundation, and is dedicated to the memory of Louise Held.
Our tradition teaches that Talmud Torah has no prescribed measure, that it yields benefit both immediately and in the time to come. It is our earnest hope that the Walking with God project will awaken a passion for learning and provide a stimulating and positive educational experience in the short term. We pray, also, that in the longer term it will help to strengthen our people's connection to God and to a life of spirit and mitzvot.