Every Year Growing and Growing. Higher and Higher

Pinchas

Whether it be the Yomim Tovim, of spring summer or fall.
Parshas Pinchas has it all.

Let's begin:

Before the Torah, you're able to receive.
First and foremost, you must believe.

So you speak of Egyptians, who were given plagues and lived in fear.
Now to you that Hashem created the world, it's even more clear.

Now it's Shavuos, and you're ready to recieve the Torah, like your anscestors before.
Who didn't know, what they had in store.

Time flies! It's Rosh Hashana, and you're ready to proclaim H-shem as the king of kings.
What a sense of awe that brings!

Now that you have proclaimed H-shem, as awesome and strong.
You are ready to atone, for the sins you have done wrong.

Comes Yom Kippur and as strange as it may seem.
By sincerely saying you're sorry, it wipes your slate clean.

After you have been forgiven, what can be more joyous than this?
So you are now ready to shake Arba Minim, and sit in a Succah in bliss.

On Succos, for all nationalities you pray.
But next comes for you and all Jews, an exclusive holiday.

Yes then comes, the happiest day of all.
Which always takes place, in the fall.

Unlike Shavuos, which is like you've recieved a package, and know not what's inside.
Now your "curiosity", is no longer denied.

On Simchas Torah, it's as if once more you've learned the Torah, in all its beauty and glory.
Every precious mitzva, and poignant story.

You have finished the yearly cycle and with H-shem's Will.
You have grown as a person, and next year you'll grow higher still.

But for some it's hard to grow. The Yomim Tovim are here and then they're gone.
'Where did I miss out? Where did I go wrong?'

True I refrained from doing melachos and enjoyed the Yun Tif meals.
But the Yun Tif's special messages, I just didn't feel.

Growth doesn't come easy. It may take effort on one's part.
A shiur or trip to a Jewish bookstore, is a good place to start.

Song and prayer with fervor, can penetrate the soul.
But dear friend it may take time, so keep focused on your goal.

I wish to all you readers, as in the joy of Yomim Tovim you revel.
Each year you grow, to an even higher level!