Moving from confusion to order is a sign of maturity and responsibility. It is also the price of freedom. We give up our random, spontaneous, aimlessness existence for a purposeful and well-organized life. The Siddur is the Jewish organizer. It accompanies us closely from the minute we awake to the minute we fall asleep, throughout all the seasons of our lives.  The siddur offers us the wisdom to cope with any situation, simple or overwhelming.

The first secret to organization is to compartmentalize. The Siddur does it well for us. It recognizes that the calendar is the wheel that turns the world, picking up the natural rhythm of creation and dividing our schedule accordingly. The day is divided to 3, the week is divided to 7, the year is divided to 4.

The siddur is designed to remind us to be always mindful — of God and of our fellow humans. It is the assistant we all need in our busy schedules. When we are organized, we can react better to life’s curvatures. The Siddur prepares us for each spiritual and physical activity, recognizing our needs and helping us gather our thoughts. Ultimately, good organization can lead to a peaceful existence — personally and nationally. A just organization and division of resources is the basis for peace in the world.

May we have a blessed month.

—Rabbi Gadi

A New Workshop:

How to be better organized according to the Jewish prayer book.

When I return from the annual pilgrimage to Israel, we will resume weekly classes, beginning Thursday, March 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The new series will be dedicated to learning about the Siddur. In this workshop, we will delve into the structure and philosophy of the Siddur, and explore how it can help each person organize his or her life.

Please join us for spiritual insights and lively discussion.

—RG