Minute 972 // All Together
“I want you all to learn that if you are separate you are vulnerable and if you are together you are indestructible” the aging man taught. ”In unity there is strength because not only does the addition of the pieces make the group physically stronger but the fact that Hashem is happy when He sees His children getting along brings a special protection to His people”, dad added. The Jews in the desert were commanded to bring a half shekel coin for the census being conducted by Moshe. The commentators ask, “How come they brought a half coin rather than a whole one?” The answer is that Hashem wanted to teach us that the biggest and most important person politically or socially or even in Torah knowledge is not complete on his own. Even 9 men are not a minyan (quorum needed for special religious services in our prayers). The poorest or the simplest Jew completes the quorum of ten for even the most important group of 9 men. How can we develop the approach that will make us value each and every person no matter what their social status? One technique is to think of people as numbers. When you put numbers next to each other the value of the number increases. When you put a number on the line above another number the value of each remains the same. The secret to success is to stay all together. CONSIDER THIS FOR A MINUTE In this world of physical deeds a person must be particular to do things in a meticulously correct way. Rabbi Yeheslel Levenstien, miMizrach Shemes, vol 2, p.48 WOULD YOU LIKE TO DEDICATE A MESSAGE IN HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE? REFUAH SHELEMA? Click Here to go to the 'Donations' area, or E-mail your dedication to RBEYDA2000@AOL.COM . You can Mail your check for: $101 - Shabbat And Holidays $52 - Weekdays Mail To: Raymond Beyda 408 Avenue O Brooklyn, NY 11230 |