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To
My Dear Students,
Sir
Edmund Hillary, first conqueror of Mt. Everest,
did not succeed until his third attempt.
Following a failed ascent, Hillary addressed a
group about his frustration in not succeeding.
Behind him on the wall was a large photograph
of Everest. Hillary pointed to the picture
and said, "Mt. Everest, you have defeated
us. But I will return. And I will
defeat you. Because you cannot get any bigger
... and I can."
Sir
Edmund grew "bigger than Everest" by
summoning his courage, maintaining his faith,
and refusing to surrender.
We
all confront mountains that might be unconquerable
on our first or second attempt. But through
perseverance, faith in G-d, and trust in ourselves,
we can make our way to the top!
Shabbat
Shalom,
Your
Rabbi
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