Tzaddik Boot Camp

A poem by Dr. Judith Felsen

Tzaddik Boot Camp    …   Vayeshev

When Hashem calls and blesses 

with a sunset’s glory,

or kisses with kind comfort in 

deep personal distress, 

all is tzaddik boot camp

awaiting recognition of the

chance to elevate…

no matter if a pinch or hug

all is the same…

reminder that we choose our path

a way in and up…or…

descent and separation…

all continue, destined as divine design…

Do not forsake the pinch,

leading to the hug,

exulting in the elevation,

journey traveled,

lessons learned;

conclusion all is part of one/One….

up and down our earthly ladders

all are camping

we bring heaven here in

Tzaddik Boot Camp…

do not deny  the call…

Baruch Hashem 

J. Felsen, Ph. D. 12/19/24