Three years after October 7, we return to Bereshit - the beginning of creation. In a world forever changed, what does it mean to begin again? A reflection on Jewish resilience, responsibility, and the enduring obligation to build, even in the face of destruction.

As we approach the third anniversary of October 7, we move from the temporary shelter of Sukkot to the permanence of Torah and choose not only to remember, but to live forward. It is time to dance.

Parashat Ki Tavo reminds us that arriving is not enough, we must remember what brought us here, acknowledge what has been built, and accept the responsibility to preserve it. In a week of continuing challenges for Israel, America and the Jewish people, Ki Tavo offers a timeless lesson in gratitude, memory and stewardship.

Parashat Ki Teitzei begins with the words “When you go out to war against your enemies…”a reminder that before confronting what lies ahead, we must know what we are defending. In a world of shifting standards and moral confusion, the Torah calls on us to remain grounded in our values, our identity and our responsibility to one another.