Finally the winter is making its exit here in Boston and in only a few weeks I will make mine. That's right, I am leaving the house for at least the next 6 months as I will be studying in Israel as part of my rabbinical school training. In June I will be the beautiful Santa Barbara, interning at Congregation B'nai B'rith (and I hope to see the Forest Folks in my spare time)! I am grateful to have been a part of the Moishe House experience and hope to continue to be involved. It's one thing to study the Jewish community as a future rabbi, it's another thing to be part of the community, to create a home for people to explore their own Judaism and hang out with other Jews. I take a number of learnings from the experience - going on retreat with people you work/live with is key; keeping one's passions at the heart of one's responsibilities is fueling; check-ins are a great way to keep fires from flaming up; and that leaders with a sense of humor, gentleness, and creative zest are inspiring to be around and motivating to work with. Special thanks to my house: Ari, Margie and Ben, and to Isaac, Dave, Levi and Phil!
Thanks especially to Morris - your commitment to the Jewish community and the way in which you empower its young people is an example that I take with me into the rabbinate. Thank you for this Moishe House Adventure.
B'Shalom,
Alyson
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