In Exodus, The Source of Life instructs us to build a Mikdash—a sacred sanctuary. The Torah also calls this structure a Mishkan, a word coming from the Hebrew root Shin-Kaf-Nun (ש-כ-נ), meaning “to dwell.” To create sanctuary is to build a home where the Divine can dwell within and among us.
We enter these Days of Awe navigating terrifying storms. Yet, we hold the power to create shelter within and among us. During the Days of Awe, prayer and song, laughter, tears, and connection strengthen our ability to live with openness, love, and justice. Together we renew our commitment to caring for ourselves, one another, and our neighbors, and to the work of making our world a fitting dwelling place for the Divine. Join us to hold this sacred space together as we enter into the High Holidays and a new year.