That is to the High Holy Days!  As this evening marks, in the Reform movement, the final day of Sukkot and the holiday of Simchat Torah! Simchat Torah which literally means the ‘joy of Torah’ is the holy day when we finish reading the book of D’varim (Deuteronomy) and begin reading the book of Bereshit (Genesis). This evening we will literally unroll an entire Torah around our Sanctuary and talk about some of the amazing features of our Torah. So too we will be consecrating our newest members of our Religious School during this celebration of Torah, reminding all of us that learning and studying is not only a joyful experience, it is one of the most important elements of being Jewish and growing spiritually. Our theme for the year in fact is Torah and I hope you will take some time if not each week, then as often as you can to engage in the study of Torah. For as our liturgy states, “the study of Torah leads to peace.”  May the conclusion of the High Holy Days be one of great thoughtfulness and joy for you and your family!