Hineini - Here I Am: Responding to Pivotal Moments - Rosh Hashanah Day 2

Have you ever heard of a 'Where were you when' moment? A 'where were you when' moment is a moment that society or culture experiences together. In Judaism, we don't focus so much on the 'where you when' moments, rather, we focus on the 'hineini' moments. Hineini literally means “I am here”, but it really means I am present, aware, and I am ready to respond. In this sermon given on Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Baum focuses on how Jewish America responded after October 7th.