Megillah, November - December 2003

Thanksgiving

November means Thanksgiving. Here, in the United States, we have so many things to be thankful for – many of which we tend to take for granted. Thanksgiving brings to mind Norman Rockwell's picture of a family gathered around a table laden with food. But more importantly, this holiday represents the basic freedoms we enjoy in this country: freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom of speech and freedom from fear. As we gather together with our loved ones this Thanksgiving, we need to remember to be thankful that we are able to observe our religion as we see fit. We should also remember those less fortunate than we, and contribute to the local food bank, to S.O.M.E., to the grocery store's collection, and, of course, remember to donate unused sample sizes of toiletries to Theda Rosenblum's project. We have so much, that we should share with others who do not have as much as we do. We wish each of you a happy, meaningful Thanksgiving.

~Bernice Cohen