I’m doing the light version of Simchat Torah adding a bit more sweetness and joy to the holiday but holding back a bit on the more traditional observance. Simchat Torah is the time many Jews will celebrate finishing our Torah/Bible reading with dance and must joy for the Torah and each other. Last night I did the Torah dance and enjoyed the company of others. Today I feel if I don’t go to work it will be less joyful for others because I didn’t give a proper warning. So I will not take the day off that my more traditional brother’s and sisters will observe but still try to make the day a bit more fun then normal. Here’s a few of the steps I will take.
(1) I will leave a few minutes earlier even if the work seems to pile a bit higher.
(2) The food I eat will be a bit sweeter and if I can find a candy apple I will grab it.
(3) Morning rush will be a bit slower.
(4) I will work to make work a bit more fun and dare I say done at a bit more leisurely or relaxed pace without losing business.
(5) Plans for next years day off will be made.