Integrating the values we subscribe to is often challenging. Immediately following the Sinai experience, we are introduced to a man who fails to assimilate the message - a Jew who chooses slavery over freedom. We allow him to remain a slave but first his ear must be pierced. Why the ear? Because he failed to hear the oracle extolling the virtues of liberty and freedom (Kiddushin 22b).
The Sefat Emet (1847-1905) asks a simple question. The problem wasn't his ear. He heard God's voice like everyone else. The deficiency was in his intellect that did not process the information. Wy then do we target the ear? His answer: the piercing is simply a sign that the message never went any further. It stopped at the ear and never made a meaningful impression on his life.
We live in a world of Ear Men & Women. Deep down we all understand the core values of life. Our challenge is simply integration. So tap your ear and let the message sink in. Do not let the Ear Man prevail!
Shabbat Shalom.
Rabbi Daniel Green
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MARVELous Purim:
A Heroes Story
Sunday, March 12th @ 11:30am (Kids Megilah Reading at 10:30am)
Up, Up & Away... the most FANSTATIC best Purim ever! Complimentary Luncheon of Champions, Entertainment, Photo Booth, Fun Festival, Costume Parade & more.
NO RSVP, NO FEES.
(For a Full Purim Schedule, including Saturday night celebration see sidebar)
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It is with profound sadness that we offer our deepest condolences to Kathy Jackson on the loss of her dear mother, Audrey Steer, beloved mother of the late Melissa Axler a'h. Interment and Shiva to be held in England.
May the Almighty send the family His condolences among the mourners of Zion & Jerusalem
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Thank you to all those who made the BIG NIGHT Mikvah benefit such a success on every level.
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 The New Adas Calendar is now available for pickup!
While our calendar is complimentary, the project has historically been a fundraiser for the Adas Israel Sisterhood - with a suggested donation of $18. With your $18 donation, we will be pleased to mail a calendar directly to your home.
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