Sedrat Nitzavim 5782

This week we find ourselves in Parshat Nitzavim. A person’s relationship with God is the most important connection in their life, providing a rock of stability and unchanging values regardless of how volatile the world becomes. In this week’s portion, we learn of two distinct approaches to connecting with the Almighty. The first is the human to God approach, where we recognize and experience His divine power in our lives. The second is the God to human approach, centered on the unique reality that the Jewish people are ruled directly by God rather than through any intermediaries. Both paths are legitimate and essential for a meaningful life. By including God in our understanding of the universe, we relate to the world in a way based on true reality. I hope we all find the approach that speaks to us most deeply as we grow in our faith. Shabbat Shalom.