Reflections

כל גל וגל, כל טלטול וטלטול של התבה היה בו להזהיר ולעורר את האנשים שבתוכה על הגלים והטלטולים, על האסונות והאפשריות של החיים

Some of my favorite pastimes include trips to the water. My grandfather was a sailor, and a love for water has seeped into my bones. Looking at water is, perhaps, a spiritual experience.

Rashi¹ writes that “a flowing river is a delight to the sight of the eyes, makes the heart happy, and cleanses the sadness of the heart”.

Looking at the water can also serve to be therapeutic.

One researcher expressed, “I felt that the clear water surface is transparent, empathic, and receptive to external influences, fostering the viewer to achieve a similar condition.” ² Another noted “when you look at water, there’s what people describe as this soft fascination — something that is interesting and that holds your attention, but not in an information-rich way.”.... “Water takes you away from distractions and simplifies the visual landscape.” ³

The reflective nature of water awakens an inner calm as we pursue a reflection within ourselves.

What’s fascinating about the story of Noach and the Mabul is that it…