The Torah stresses that we are a part of the community. The fact that even someone who lives off charity is required to tithe is important. We are all responsible for the upkeep of the community.
Tag: Community
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Service to the Community
As we approach the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai, we have to remember that one the central themes of the Torah is that we are required to be of service to the community. That we are a part of the whole.
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We Are United by Passover
The Seder stresses the idea that there will always be those who wish to destroy us. That the defense against these threats is our unity.
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Learn to be Grateful
פרשת כי תבוא / ט”ז באלול תשפ”ב
This week’s portion starts with the commandment to bring tithes to the Temple. When this is done the person bringing the tithes makes a declaration of how grateful they are. This is one of the most important lessons that we can teach. We should all be grateful for the blessings that God has bestowed on us.
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It Takes a Community
פרשת מצורע / ג’ בניסן תשפ”ב
The main event in the celebration of Passover is the eating of the Pascal Sacrifice. This is a lamb and it is impossible to completely eat it unless you are with a group. The problem is that there can be nothing leftover. Thus the Torah is forcing us to form communities in order to carry out this celebration.
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You Need a Community
י”ב בחשוון תשפ”ב / October 18, 2021
When God informs Abraham that He will be destroying Sodom and Gomorrah Abraham argues for Sodom & Gomorrah. Why did he stop at 10 righteous people? Why not save it for one?
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The Real Danger of Wealth
ו’ בתשרי תשפ”ב / September 12, 2021
Moshe warns that when we become wealthy we tend to forget that it was through the talents and opportunities that God has given us. That there is nothing wrong with being wealthy but that wealth should be used in the proper way.