Well, it's a week away from Purim and fancy that, it falls on the full moon! How I love our Jewish lunar calendar.
I've been thinking a lot recently about our lunar calendar because I am currently teaching my 2nd grade students all about the moon. They go home every day and look at moon, drawing pictures of its different stages, and then writing their observations. This current awareness of the moon's whereabouts has recently heightened my interest in the timing of holidays and certain important periods on the Jewish calendar. It just makes so much sense, a new cycle that is visible and you can monitor just by looking up in the sky! Ah, those ancient Jews were surely in touch with something greater then themselves.
These simple moments of appreciation for small aspects of my heritage and religion just make me want to share... Have a wonderful Purim celebration, wherever you are!
Enjoy your month of Adar,
-Elana, MH CHICAGO
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