Incredible party with friends and community! The concession stands buffet was a hit, Lou Seal was the star of the show, the kids got to make their very own sports graggers, and in true Purim spirit, bounced upside down on the moon bounce. The sports-themed caricatures were a crowd favorite, lots of gragger swinging at the 2 Megillah readings, and the Purim spirit was unmatched. Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate!
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This week we read about the Golden Calf. A mere 40 days after they received the Torah at Sinai, amid miracles and revelations the likes of which we have not seen since, they build an idol. They had heard the Big 10 with their very own ears, "Do not have other gods", and just because Moshe was running (according to their calculations) a few hours late, they would go and risk the whole relationship?
The key here is not that they made such a grave error, but what they did following the realization that they had made a mistake.
We all make mistakes, it's part of being human. Why were we designed with this "flaw"? 
Why have ups and downs, successes and failures?
So we can grow. True growth does not come without challenges. When everything is perfect, it gives us a false sense of security. What were to happen if a storm (#Stella) would arrive? Is the foundation really strong enough to keep our building erect?
But when an individual, or the Jewish people as a whole - as in the story of the Golden Calf, resolves to rectify the situation, to turn disaster into opportunity, you come out stronger than ever before. And that pitfall is what was needed to catapult you to even greater heights. One step back, 2 steps forward.
It's the story of Purim. It's the story of our nation. Let's make it our story.
Wishing you a good Shabbos and Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Dovid Bush
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