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Friday, September 30, 2022 / 5 Tishrei 5783 | |
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One of my favorite prayers in Jewish liturgy is Ma’ariv Aravim, which is recited at the beginning of the evening service, or Maariv. Ma’ariv Aravim is often translated as - who brings the evening dusk - but the word erev, meaning evening, makes up the root in both the words Ma’ariv and Aravim, hinting at an alternate definition. Erev can also mean to mix two substances together, leading us to a slightly deeper imagery: a mixing of afternoon and evening light to create twilight. This prayer acknowledges the challenge of moving between one state of being into another. Morning into evening, summer into fall, Rosh Hashanah into Yom Kippur. It validates our fears about the in-between, but also acts as a reminder of our strength and resilience. In reciting Ma’ariv Aravim, we not only acknowledge the liminal spaces we occupy, but take ownership of them.
As we enter Shabbat Shuvah, the Shabbat in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I want to express my gratitude for the warm welcome I received when I returned to Beth Emet this past week. Having grown up in the pews of the Beth Emet Sanctuary, it was a cathartic experience to spend Rosh Hashanah on the bimah as an erev rav (rabbi in training).
During the coming days, I hope you find time for meaningful reflection and create opportunities for personal growth. May this new year be filled with the joys of health, family, and community.
I look forward to seeing you at Yom Kippur services next week,
Shana Tovah U’metukah,
Erev Rav Max Antman
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