If Yom Kippur is so special, and the melody, atmosphere, and mindset so elevated, perhaps one may arrive at the logical conclusion that he or she remain in Synagogue all day, every day. Minor dilemma: we've got a livelihood to earn, errands to run, appointments to meet, and a whole laundry list of other things to tend to.
The good news is, that such a lifestyle is reserved for a select few. One such individual was Isaac. He never even left the land of Israel; he lived a life surrounded by the divine. But there was one major downside. Staying in an environment of holiness didn't allow him to impact other areas beyond the "walls of the Shul".
We, on the other hand, get to do this every day. We traverse across incredibly mundane tasks, navigate very earthly challenges and dilemmas, orchestrate very physical and tangible matters. Yet, it is specifically here where we can have our greatest impact. We can infuse the ordinary with extraordinary, the normal with the special, transform two terrestrial beings into a transcendental relationship of kindness and compassion.
If done right, we can make Paris feel like Israel (think hanging a
mezuzah on an office door), a Starbucks feel like a Shul (by making a blessing on a venti), or a bank deposit an act of love (earmarking a portion to charity).
mezuzah on an office door), a Starbucks feel like a Shul (by making a blessing on a venti), or a bank deposit an act of love (earmarking a portion to charity).Along those lines, you don't have to live in New York, LA, or Chicago to have a Jewish experience. You can have the same experience, only in an even more special way, right here in Petaluma.
This was the inspiration behind the Chanukah Shoppe, giving the community an exquisite Chanukah shopping experience just as if you were on 13th Avenue.
Today is opening day (special 10% sale for opening day/black Friday)! Stop by to browse. Hours posted below.