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This week we begin Shemot, the Book of Exodus, also known as Sefer Hageulah, meaning the book of redemption. We are all familiar with the scene of the burning bush, but we may not be aware of the midrash that sets up the scene. It states that a sheep had run from the flock Moses was tending, and in pursuing it, he happens upon this amazing scene of a bush that was burning but not consumed. Similarly, we're told that in pursuing a calf to prepare for his "guests" Abraham happens upon the opening to the cave of the machpelah which gave him the sense that he was near the garden of Eden. In both situations we have an individual involved in kindness, whether it was Moses's concern for a lowly sheep, or Abraham struggling to entertain needy guests, who is rewarded with experiencing a divine manifestation.
Oftentimes we hear people bemoaning their not sensing God's presence in their lives. Let's try to emulate our biblical heroes, working harder on behalf of our fellow human being, and maybe then we will have that sense of God in our lives.
For Tuesday's Joshua class at 7pm, Harvey Herbert will make a special archeological presentation regarding the ancient city of Jericho.
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