When we think of the word ‘hope’ what springs in to your mind?
Do you hope that your child or grandchild passes their driving test?
Do you hope that a relative’s health will improve?
Or do you hope to get a disabled spot at the local shopping centre?
Hope that your train is on time so you don’t miss a job interview?
All hope is important because the word ‘hope’ on its own is a positive word
Jewish hope is a fundamental concept in Judaism, signifying not just optimism, but a steadfast belief in a better future and the capacity to work towards it even in the face of adversity.
A belief, if you will, that individuals and collectives working together have a role in bringing about that change.
There is the story of Noah’s Ark where the dove symbolizes hope for a new beginning.
Hope is a driving force.
Motivating us all to overcome difficulties and believing in the possibility of a better world.
So whatever your hope is, we hope it is realized because it is important.
It is your feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
We need to work together as a community, as differing faiths, respecting different options and views.
In this way, the collective desire of hope for all of us will be met.
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