I spent the afternoon and evening hanging with friends, writing, reading, and drinking iced coffee -- making for a lovely Shabbat. None of these was a big-deal change, though, and I was out of ideas for #BlogElul.
And then this article appeared on the front page of today's New York Times -- and continued for two full pages inside the first section.
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam, for creating all of humanity in Your image. Amen.Inspired by Ima on (and off) the Bima,this #BlogElul post is one in a series marking the days of the Hebrew month of Elul, which precedes the Jewish High Holidays and traditionally serves as a time of reflection and spiritual preparation for the new year.
