Greatest Joy

When Mussi came back on Wednesday from being away for a month in on overnight camp in Michigan, we all went to greet her at the airport. There is one thing greater than the happiness of loving brothers and sisters, reuniting with their sibling - for the parent to watch it; the joy that we had seeing the love they have to each-other is beyond description. 

As we are getting closer to the High Holidays, this episode reminded me of the Chassidic saying that G-d's greatest pleasure is to see His children in unity and love among each other; as a parent I know it's really true...

May we use these days of preparation for the New Year to remove any feelings of judgment and anger for one another, and strengthen our love and care to our fellow family members, colleagues and community, and may this bring upon us the blessing of the Almighty for a year of joy and peace.