AUGUST 14, 2014, 9:45 PM
One of the great privileges of the rabbinate is the opportunity to teach the Jewish leaders of tomorrow and play some small role in their learning and growth.
One of the great gifts of the rabbinate is seeing those young people grow into amazing young adults whose understanding, commitment and passion is boundless.
Numerous young people from my congregation were in Israel this summer when the missiles began flying. One of them shared her experience with me yesterday. Her words inspired me. She expressed the impact of her time in Israel beautifully. And as I read her piece I was struck that this summer’s conflict was only a small part of the overall experience she had. By relating her time in Israel this summer in this manner she helped remind me that we need to look past the missiles and the conflict. By so doing we can be reminded that Israel continues to be an inspiration for us and for the next generation.
I am grateful to Ashley Rose for permitting me to share her words in this space.
Read more: Israel still inspires | Daniel M. Cohen | The Blogs | The Times of Israel http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/israel-still-inspires/#ixzz3As5LAN48
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