Rosh HaShana

As my baby lay fighting for her life, I stood in the shul of the hospital on yontif next to other parents who's babies where also barely holding on. We begged Hashem for the life of our children and the lives of our neighbor's children. Our tears fell like rivers to the Rabbenu Shel Olam as we cried out for mercy. We beseached Hashem "Please bring the moshiach! Why Hashem, are there so many other mothers like me? How many mother must cry for their children until it ends? How much longer must you suffer in pain along with your children? Please Hashem, let this one's baby survive the next surgery, let this one's baby survive the night."

As we approach Rosh Hashana we all have a special opportunity to help make that happen. There is a belief in Judaism that when one davens for another person in a similar situation, his prayers are answered for his friend and for himself. This year, as we stand in judgment, take a moment to think about thoes in your community suffering similar trials as you. The one who needs a job or hasn't yet been blessed with a spouse or with children. The one who needs a yeshua that you also need. Stand before Hashem and advocate for your friend.

We would like to wish everyone a Shana Tova. It should be a happy and healthy year for everyone.