This week – maybe a bit of a breather, maybe not. We read about Noach and that infamous ark Noach built using all manner of measurements that are unfamiliar to us today. Measurement – measure – in English is such an interesting word. We speak of measurement in mathematical terms, but also measured as a sense of calm, control, a presence that can be trusted. Is there a connection between these two meanings? Many of us were taught to measure twice, cut once. A sensibility of carefulness, of reasonable caution that accompanied preparations to cut be it lumber or fabric or words.More
Noach
October 24, 2022 by Rabbi Lynn Greenhough • From the Rabbi's Desk Tags: cija, horgan, noach •
This week – maybe a bit of a breather, maybe not. We read about Noach and that infamous ark Noach built using all manner of measurements that are unfamiliar to us today. Measurement – measure – in English is such an interesting word. We speak of measurement in mathematical terms, but also measured as a sense of calm, control, a presence that can be trusted. Is there a connection between these two meanings? Many of us were taught to measure twice, cut once. A sensibility of carefulness, of reasonable caution that accompanied preparations to cut be it lumber or fabric or words.More