Living a Jewish life means leaving traces along the trail

Living a Jewish life means leaving traces along the trail

(RNS) — One of the most common ways of dismissing someone is to say: “Take a hike.” No one told me to do so, but nevertheless, I recently took a hike in the wilds of Whitefish, Montana, where I have been leading services at Glacier Jewish Community for the High Holy Days.  It was a beautiful excursion up to Dollar Lake — a chance to immerse myself in the beauty of God’s creation. I learned that lakes come in many different colors, or to be preci…