Warning: A sentimental post ahead ..... I've always liked the verse in Psalm 68 where the psalmist says " YHVH is... a father to the fatherless and a judge for the widows, is Elohim in His kadosh habitation. YHVH makes a home for the lonely..." He didn't put the lonely, single or isolated person in a building, a church or a program, he placed them in a home to be part of a family. As has been said before, there is protection and nourishment in our togetherness. It's a healthy and natural need for us to desire to love and be loved; to know and be known. In a busy world filled with distractions I know how easy it is to forego the time required to develop deep relationships based on a common love for YHVH, His ways and His people. Most times it's only Shabbat that I can actually gather with everyone and this is one of the primary reasons I jealously guard this special day. I see it as an immense privilege to be part of this small fellowship. I