Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, United States "Sing Your Song" Rabbi Evan Moffic

Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, United States "Sing Your Song" Rabbi Evan Moffic

Children are the best teachers of joy. I was reminded of this truth recently when I found an old sermon. In the sermon, I was making the point that the most important people in the synagogue are not the board members or donors—they are the children. They make a church or synagogue timeless.  So I told a story about my daughter  listening to a CD when we heard the Jewish Hanukkah song Dreidel Dreidel. When she heard it, she said "Daddy sings that at temple." Of course, I said. We laughed.  A week later, I tell her I'm going over to temple. She replies, "Oh yeah…to sing songs." Now, every time I or anyone else asks her what daddy does at temple, she says "sing songs."  To be honest, that is what I strive to do. To sing God's song; to bring others into that song; to inspire others with its melody, and to ensure that the song is taught to the next generation. For more stories of joy, order The Happiness Prayer: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for the Best Way to Live Today Rabbi Evan Mofficevan@rabbi.me Rabbi Evan Moffic Congregation Solel 1301 Clavey Road Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States

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