Social Distancing

”The very last thing we need right now is a mindset of mutual distancing,” the rabbi wrote. “We actually need to be thinking in the exact opposite way. Every hand that we don’t shake must become a phone call that we place. Every embrace that we avoid must become a verbal expression of warmth and concern. Every inch and every foot that we physically place between ourselves and another must become a thought as to how we might help that other, should the need arise.”  

-Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky



Comments

9 responses to “Social Distancing”

  1. Diogenes

    This is perfection. And of course he’s from LA.

  2. Profound words for us all and thank you for sharing

  3. Hello, my friend. You are consistently in my thoughts and prayers.

  4. Ardith Butler

    Truer words were never spoken. Caring is still caring – even if it’s just a phone call.

  5. Kathie B

    An email. A comment on a friend’s blog (ahem!). Or maybe even on a stranger’s, if you have some to recommend. Here are two favorites by friends of mine, besides Corey’s of course.
    ENGLISH: https://thetorzorean.com/
    PORTUGUESE: https://silvarosamaria.blogs.sapo.pt/ (scroll down)

  6. Phone calls with a cup of tea in hand has been my rescue.
    Praying for your brother and your family during this difficult time.
    I can just imagine how much you are missing your little guy in Paris.
    Sending virtual hugs!

  7. I skype with friends in Israel. Love skype,

  8. Sarah J Desmarais

    so very true. xo

  9. Leonie Buchanan

    🙏🙏prayers & more 🙏🙏 will l8ght a candle for Marty at church tomorrow. 💖💖

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