Last evening's Torah launch was a very powerful moment for me.
We've written a Torah before, and that was special in its own way.
But this Torah seems to be gathering steam as a TRULY communal Torah. There's a lot of work ahead; we need to really connect the dots to make this a community Torah. But it seems within reach.
Remember:
The Torah is intrinsically a unifying document. It connects us with the Divine, by showing us to lead a meaningful life, as our Creator would have it. It's actually referred to as our Ketubah - wedding document - with G-d.
In addition, it brings unity between us. The Torah gives perspective which allows us to perceive and appreciate the value in every living thing - and each other.
It presents a program for a meaningful life, but in a way which allows for people with divergent attitudes to find their respective places within this overall program.
We may be different; but we are unified by the goal.
I believe this is going to be a wonderufl thing.
Mendy