Last January, in a shiur given in the shul, titled "Reassessing Our Spiritual Portfolio", Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller pointed out that the Parshios from Shemos through Mishpatim, referred to as Shov'vim, provide an excellent opportunity for us to examine our personal growth. Since Hashem freed the Jewish People from Mitzrayim (which means constriction) in this time, so to can we free ourselves from the constrictions that inhibit our growth.
Rebbetzin Heller pointed out that we all have a desire for connection and autonomy, which stem from the two primary middos of Chesed and Gevura. It is interesting to note that the ideal shul would function to strengthen both of these Middos. From an autonomic viewpoint, the shul is a vehicle to strengthen our Davening and Learning. And from a connection perspective the shul is a place of Chesed, Community and Social Activity.
G-d willing, Rebbetzin Heller will be speaking in the shul later this month, details to follow. Until then, you can visit her website to benefit from her deep wisdom.
