“What my parents instilled in us, in a very strong way, is that no matter where we are, we’re on shlichus and have a mission”
Having grown up on shlichus in Copenhagen, Denmark, I was very interested to read Rochel Samet’s story “The Northern Lights,” about a family of shluchim who needed to move to get better care for a medically fragile child, and how the mother struggled with needing to give up her life’s work and adapting to a new reality. It’s a very well-written and emotionally compelling story.
I’d like to offer an additional perspective.
As a nation, our goal is to bring Mashiach. The Lubavitcher Rebbe revolutionized this idea by turning it into a worldwide campaign. He sent shluchim to the most far-flung places, to be there for every single Jew in whatever capacity they require.
Having grown up the way I did, in a place with no Jewish education, no easily available kosher food, no frum friends and being raised on the basis that we’re solely here to help others, instilled in me a lot of values and taught me how to live a rich life.
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