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Welcome to Parshat Ha'azinu. We are preparing to complete this cycle of the Torah as Moshe has nearly completed his service to B'nai Yisrael. Just as a Song of the Sea was recited at a pivotal point of the story of leaving Egypt, this week's message is a song, which contains one last message to the people. It is interesting to note that The Song of the Sea is written in a strong bricked pattern, whereas this song, Ha'azinu, is written in two columns.
It is interesting that we read this Parsha during the ten days of repentance, Aseret Y'mai Teshuva. We know that these two columns of words contain pointed messages and warnings. Perhaps, though, we can concentrate for a moment on the empty space between the two columns. Looking at the emptiness there, we can consider words that have not been spoken. Has Moshe neglected to add anything to his long and detailed speech? And what of us? What have we neglected to say during the year past and what well-chosen words and actions might we add for the year to come? This is the message I leave you with this week.
May the coming year be filled with words that dance above and between us and bind us together harmoniously.
G'mru tov,
Leann
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