Interesting! Do overs, new beginnings, whatever we call them, there are always opportunities to try again, and better ourselves. Always better to move forward than to live in regrets. Shabbat Shalom! Hugs and love! ❤️Zeta
Wonderful commentary, Adir. I don't mean to nitpick (but I guess I will). The situation you describe in Numbers 9 is not the same as a mulligan. In a mulligan, the person MADE a bad shot and wishes the do-over. Here the people rightfully ask for a clarification and voice what they believe is an unfair situation (being prevented from the annual Passover ritual because of being temporarily impure). What you describe is something different, wonderful and should be "publicized" more: the flexibility of Judaism. Most young people are turned off by Judaism and other religions because they see it as merely a set of rules that must be observed perfectly ... or else. (of course, some think this is attractive) Even if many come back, it is part of youth to explore. This story shows there can be flexibility and should be brought up in the education of Jewish youth. In my opinion.
Interesting! Do overs, new beginnings, whatever we call them, there are always opportunities to try again, and better ourselves. Always better to move forward than to live in regrets. Shabbat Shalom! Hugs and love! ❤️Zeta
Wonderful commentary, Adir. I don't mean to nitpick (but I guess I will). The situation you describe in Numbers 9 is not the same as a mulligan. In a mulligan, the person MADE a bad shot and wishes the do-over. Here the people rightfully ask for a clarification and voice what they believe is an unfair situation (being prevented from the annual Passover ritual because of being temporarily impure). What you describe is something different, wonderful and should be "publicized" more: the flexibility of Judaism. Most young people are turned off by Judaism and other religions because they see it as merely a set of rules that must be observed perfectly ... or else. (of course, some think this is attractive) Even if many come back, it is part of youth to explore. This story shows there can be flexibility and should be brought up in the education of Jewish youth. In my opinion.
Thank you and Shabbat Shalom,
Marc