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ROSH HASHANAH PLANS OF ANOTHER KIND

15/09/2016 07:29:14 AM

Sep15

 

“So what are your plans for Rosh Hashanah this year?”

“Actually we’re going to Sarah this year. I mean, like, um, well, usually we go to my mother in law, but she is visiting my sister in law down in Durban, and at the last minute we had to make arrangements which was totally overwhelming, you know…”

“That is too sweet, you know, but actually what I meant was…”

“Sorry to interrupt, but you can’t imagine what a megillah this has been. I mean, you can imagine how embarrassing it was to call Sarah and ask for an invite. OMG I can’t believe that woman could just go down to Durban just like that… What are we – chopped liver?”

Well she is her own person…”

“Own person? She has to take all of us into consideration! And besides the meal there is also the extra murals that she usually takes Jack to in the afternoons, and now I’m left with no driver. How am I supposed to deal with all this at once?”

"What I meant to ask was not about your meal plans, rather…”

“Oh, you were asking about which Shul we’re going to this year. Well, actually, this year we moved over Shuls. You know, the Chazan in the other Shul was nothing to write home about, and the rabbi’s sermons were too whiny and un-motivating. This new Shul _____________ they say is just such a pleasant experience. The Brochos are too wonderful, and the choir is delightful and well-practiced. You should see the matching Yarmis and shoes. So cute… And they even (after six calls and emails from me) accommodated my NEED to sit next to my cousin’s cousin Rachel, with my classmate from nursery school, Nancy, sitting right behind me… They had to play musical chairs by reallocating seats to fourteen people so that I can have my team around me. It was worth it!”

“So nice… But I wasn’t asking about your choice of Shul… I was asking in a more personal way…”

“You mean what outfit I’m wearing? Well, as you know Shul on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a BIG DEAL. Everyone is looking at everyone, and it’s really important to look classy and dignified without sticking out too much. I don’t want to be conversation material for people’s Rosh Hashanah dinner conversation…”

“HELLO!!! I am asking about your spiritual, emotional, moral, personal growth and meaningful plans for Rosh Hashanah! It’s a very important and opportune time of that year. What are your plans?”

“You’re kidding me, right? I mean with meal arrangements, taxi-driving my kids around town, signing up for new membership and choosing my outfit while dressing up my husband and kids, who has time to think about anything else?”

THIS ROSH HASHANAH LET US GET OUR PRIORITIES RIGHT. LET’S REFLECT, FOCUS, PRIORITISE, GROW, MEDITATE, CONNECT AND SPIRITUALIZE OURSELVES. It’s a once a year chance. Let’s get it right!

 
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