Confirmation is different this year. Meeting throughout the synagogue, including on the steps of our Bimah, we have heard the words of inspiring, although not always well-known, Jewish leaders throughout time including Ruth Messinger, George Michael, and Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer. We have explored the traditions from which these figures drew courage to use their voices. Together we have begun to understand not only what lights the fire in our stomachs, but what our tradition has to say about standing up for ourselves, our community and the other. In the coming months we will continue our studies on this topic, Judaism and end of life, verses of our sanctuary, and more. |