{"id":79006,"date":"2024-01-12T06:14:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T11:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crescentcityjewishnews.com\/?p=79006"},"modified":"2024-01-12T06:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T11:15:13","slug":"rav-elations-recognizing-the-extraordinary-in-the-ordinary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crescentcityjewishnews.com\/blog\/rav-elations-recognizing-the-extraordinary-in-the-ordinary\/","title":{"rendered":"Rav-Elations!: Recognizing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary"},"content":{"rendered":"

By RABBI DAVID GERBER<\/p>\n

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In the vast expanse of the desert, where such occurrences might seem commonplace, Moses, despite his greatness, approached the scene with humility. It prompts reflection on how often we overlook the seemingly insignificant, as a burning bush might not immediately capture attention.<\/p>\n

Yet, Moses, in his observant nature, recognized the extraordinary in the ordinary. This encounter served as a poignant test, demonstrating Moses’ appreciation for even the humblest plant in the desert. In aspiring to follow the teachings of Moses, we are reminded to value and pay attention to the smaller details in life.<\/p>\n

Rabbi David Gerber is the senior rabbi of the URJ\u2019s Congregation Gates of Prayer (Sha\u2019arai Tefillah) in Metairie.<\/em><\/p>\n

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