And the crowd goes wild….
Thank you Rav Shimon Bar Yochei….
So, there we are, finally reunited with the melodic tunes filling the air. No more—bum chi bum, chi bum, chi bah bah bah …….
As enjoyable as a cappella is, there’s nothing like a full scale back up band.
And how great it is to finally take scissors in hand, and be able to see clearly again, without peeking through overgrown bangs!
And for the men, to stop feeling like-Father Time! That first shave is oh so painful, but worth it! No more itching, or wondering every morning – “who’s that guy in the mirror”?!
And hooray – the Simchas can start up again! The brides can begin marching blissfully into their futures.
Lag Ba-Omer has come and gone. And though we are continuing our count upward to the receipt of the Torah, doing it in a less saddened state is quite rewarding.
I’m not saying it’s not exciting enough just to anticipate getting the Torah. It’s “huge” – as our president might say! But, no one really, necessarily, likes weeks of added restrictions beforehand.
Those who opt to go from the 33rd day of the Omer to the 50th with a little more lilt in their step, embrace Lag Ba-Omer as a much-welcomed turning point. A point where once again their …. HILLS MAY BE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC!
Where they can get rid of LOTS OF HAIR, LONG BEAUTIFUL HAIR…!
And a time they could again DANCE ALL NIGHT AND STILL HAVE BEGGED FOR MORE!
Yes, the relief of being back to enjoying our days, without the added attention to keeping solemn customs, is a thrill.
What can I say – we Jews just like to travel through the states. New York State is a big one for us. The State of Israel is, of course, another major destination that we repeatedly opt for. But more than anything, we are always seeking to effectuate, the State of Happiness. Relinquishing the signs of mourning taken on during the Omer, is one way to continue on our journey to serve GD with joy.
So, enjoy your next week as we continue our ascent to the pinnacle of our history- the day we were gifted the greatest ” How To book for life! Reviewers have labeled it a tour de force, a must read, and a page turner…! And this is of course true. But most of all its our architectural guide to building our everyday! What luck to get it without needing to go for a variance or getting a neighbor’s approval! It’s ours for the taking.
The celebration is around the corner but, the gift informs our everyday. So, go wild – blast the music, dance to your hearts delight. Because, we’ve by passed Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and even Blue Door Books (in the Five Towns), to own free of charge, and with easy access, the most informative and helpful read ever authored!
Rivki Rosenwald is a certified relationship counselor, and career and life coach. She can be contacted at 917-705-2004 or rivki@rosenwalds.com