As we fast approach the Jewish New Year, there is a natural tendency to do an accounting of the past year and to contemplate the upcoming one. In contemplating the New Year, does it matter how we do so? By wishing for a good improved life, or by intending it? Isn’t it the same thing? I think there is a vast difference between the two. When I think of “wishing” for something, I can’t help but seeing Jiminy Cricket wishing upon that oh- so- far- off star. Hey, it’s far, that star! How (sigh) are my wishes going to manifest […]