As we approach Rosh Hashana, we are given an opportunity to pause, reflect, and think about the kind of people we want to be in the year ahead.
Judaism teaches us that holiness is not found only in prayer. It is also found in the way we treat our fellow human beings.
The Torah contains many mitzvot that teach us to care for others, especially those who may be struggling. It teaches us an important lesson about helping those in need: we should not always wait for someone to come and ask for help.
Sometimes people are too embarrassed, too proud, or simply too overwhelmed to say that they need assistance. That is why we have a responsibility to notice, to act, and to care.
At the Arizona Kosher Food Pantry, we see every day how meaningful a simple act of kindness can be. Providing a family with groceries, preparing a meal for someone who is struggling, offering a helping hand, or simply making someone feel seen and cared for can make a tremendous difference.
As we welcome the new year, may Rosh Hashana remind us that kindness is not something we do only when it is convenient. It is a responsibility we carry with us every day.
This Rosh Hashana, let us look around us. Let us notice those who may need a little extra help. Let us give generously, care compassionately, and make sure that no one in our community feels forgotten.
From all of us at the Arizona Kosher Food Pantry, we wish you and your family a Shana Tova U’Metukah, a happy, healthy, and sweet new year.
Remember: KINDNESS MATTERS.
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The Arizona Kosher Food Pantry is also known as Ezras Cholim. We share the same 501(c)(3) number, and donations made to the Arizona Kosher Food Pantry are tax deductible. Our Arizona QCO number is through Ezras Cholim. You can donate up to $495 for a single filer or $987 for a married couple. The QCO number is 22071, Ezras Cholim of Arizona.
