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Behor- Bechukotai - Ah, but Give from your heart!


Behor- Bechukotai -  Ah, but give from your heart!


                                                       

25:35If your brother or sister becomes impoverished and his/her hand [assets] become shaky among you, you must help to support him, [so too] the proselyte and the sojourner, [so] that he shall live with you.36You shall not take from him interest or usury, and your brother/sister shall live with you!
We must ask, who is the rich one? The person who has extreme financial wealth? Yes, in today's world that holds some truth, as does the person who may struggle here and there financially and is willing to have an open mind set,and adheres to Torah of yesteryear and beliefs and customs of his/her today? Yes! Both are indeed, in different facets.


We may see in contrast, that those less financially fortunate may have some or a few financial strains and stresses, but have such strong faith, trust, and reliance in G-d,and/or their beliefs/truths, they’re honestly at peace. They have true self-fulfillment!  That in itself is their 'wealth' ! And such a wealthy human-being indeed!


When we’re asked to please participate in giving a donation or a charitable effort of any sort, maybe on Facebook, the person who has the faith,a strong devotion in their belief, seems to put forth without hesitation.
This is the true meaning of the Torah’s admonition or proof “Ve’Hechezakta Bo” – “And you should help support him.”  When a person in need turns to you for help and/or assistance, do NOT only respond by advising to trust in ONLY in G-D, and nothing else, and NOT offer from your heart OR ONLY YOUR WAY & MANNER,………. but gently, nicely, with sincere meaning, help him/her help him/herself immediately  with your support and teach sustainability and yes, maybe help out a little financially if you're able/willing, BUT GIVE THE GIFT OF YOU.  


It’s not just about giving the donation of whatever it may be or writing a big check (and although very nice at times), but it is indeed showing your love and act of kindness, and your devout faith/belief from within, deep from within, and sharing that very aspect with your brother/sister.  Donations and charity can come in different forms, different manners or paths, but faith and belief in another, is just “THAT”, your truth, your honesty, your daily walk!


The next time when stopped at a red light signal, and a person is walking  in the streets (hopefully safely), and looks at you, DON’T look away, even if you are unable to share even a cent, you should share a smile, practice your belief, and how you walk hand in hand, be it with The Torah, or an act of your kindness and humanity- It's called being a Mensch (  person of integrity and honor.)


Sharing your smile may not purchase a cup of coffee or a meal, or a mask these days, but it shows humanity,humility,and true belief!  We can TALK THE TALK, but.. WE ALL, SHOULD KINDHEARTEDLY, WALK THE WALK!


Shabbat Shalom

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