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Posted by rabbi.deutsch on 24 Sep 2012 / 0 Comment



Hi,

Hope you’re having a great day.

Sunday was a nice day, but quite hot.

And I was out jogging.

I met a friend who said to me …

“Rabbi!  How do you do it in such hot weather?”

I wasn’t able to get into a philosophical discussion then.

But here it is.

Why do I jog even when it’s very hot?

For the same reason I pray every day. Even when it’s very hot.

(And even if the air conditioning at the synagogue is broken!)

Because I have to!

I consider both regular prayer and exercise to be a religious imperative.

… And there’s more.

Why do I jog every day?

Because I pray every day!

What do I mean?

Every day I thank G-d for the gift of life. 

And if I don’t try to take care of myself?

It shows that I don’t really appreciate the gift of life.

Every day I ask G-d for good health.

And if I don’t try to take care of myself?

It’s kind of a chutzpa!

Like having a few drinks, getting behind the wheel of my car …

And praying to G-d for a safe trip!

… If you thank G-d every day for the gift of life, but don’t exercise?

Think about getting started! 

If you exercise but don’t thank G-d every day for the gift of life?

Think about getting started!

I would be glad to send you the text of the Modeh Ani, the “Thank G-d I’m Alive” prayer.

And if you already do both?

Wonderful!

You’re really in good shape!

… And one more thing.

Before you go out for a jog?

Please make your RSVP for next Wednesday’s Lunch, Learn & Mitzva at the Northbrook JCC.

Our first one was wonderful!  We accomplished all three!

A great lunch.  Quality learning …

And a huge mitzvah!

The young adults with special needs were thrilled to be part of it!

Next week’s lunch will be followed by Part 2 of my favorite workshops, ‘Living Life to its Fullest’: Judaism’s powerful tools for getting greater pleasure and meaning out of life.  (Complete details and registration at www.torahnetwork.org/register.htm)

Part 2 is independent of part 1 – so whether or not you were there for part 1, please join us.  (And if you’d like to hear an mp3 of part 1, go to www.torahnetwork.org/mp3.htm.)

Please join me for a great lunch, great learning and a great mitzvah!

All the best,

 

Rabbi Moshe Katz

Director

ChicagoTorah Network

2832W. Touhy Avenue

Chicago,IL60645

P 773. 761. 0400 ext. 201

F  773. 761. 9262

rabbikatz@torahnetwork.org

www.torahnetwork.org

 

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