In Jewish tradition, when someone begins a new journey, he or she asks God for protection through T’filat Haderech - The Traveler’s Prayer. This prayer asks for God to watch over us, to protect us, and to save us from any misfortune we might encounter.
What is a journey? In the most literal sense, it is a trip, a voyage, a flight from one destination to another. In a larger sense, it can be a new beginning: a new direction in life, a new career path, a new way of thinking. Starting something new can be exciting, but it can also be frightening - a fear of the unknown.
So it makes sense that when one travels, in whatever way and by whatever means, he or she would want to feel reassured that God’s presence is there to provide a measure of security and comfort during what could be an uncertain road ahead.
This is my T’filat Haderech moment as I begin a new chapter in my life as a cantor, as a teacher, and as a Jew. There are so many of us in the community who are searching for meaning in our lives - for meaning as members of humanity and as members of the Jewish people.
My hope is that through my music, my teaching, my pastoral skills and my spirituality, I can add an important dimension to the life you seek.
Let’s walk that path together!