Productive day in Cambridge. Went to a party for the Mit bridge and went straight from there to Kol Nidre service for the start of Yom Kippur. There or services for reform, conservative, orthodox… I don’t know what I consider myself anymore but I chose reform because it was in the chapel building that I was accused of phone hacking in 1981 (I didn’t do it!)… That’s actually a funny story… Maybe I’ll tell it later
There were about 50 people at the service… It was fairly traditional. I never got the name of the guy who was running it but he had a great voice and his Hebrew was perfect.It felt both strange and familiar to be in that building with all the strangers saying the words that I’ve repeated for more than 50 years. It was comforting for sure.
M Kapoor is the day that you iTunes for your sins of the previously year.… The service is full of admissions I think she might’ve done wrong in the previous year. I’m always amazed at how creative they could be. Whether it’s abusing food and drink…, Disrespecting your teachers, taking advantage of people in business… They have all the bases covered.
It’s actually pretty helpful rubric for you to reflect.
And I do reflect… The next 24 hours are About going over everything you Did or thought of in the past year and asking yourself if you did it in good faith… If you did your best… If you were honest
For me it’s mostly cathartic… I actually enjoy the opportunity to do a tuneup.
It’s also a time to reflect on those years past… That part is always hard for me but I think Sam, my dad and Diane’s folks.
It’s all towards a new beginning of the year really kicks in tomorrow night
Until then… If youre reading this and I’ve done anything wrong you or offend you In the past year… I apologize… And I’m truly sorry
Here’s to a good new year
Nite all, nite sam
-me
