Rock of Israel, arise to the aid of Israel…
When the community is in trouble…involve yourself in the community’s distress.
Just as I create worlds, and bring the dead back to life, you are capable of doing the same.
So said Moses, ‘Since Israel is in trouble, I will share their burden.’
She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
The adronment of humans is their garments.
Blessed are You, Hashem, our G-d, King of the universe, Who clothes the naked.
Which is the proper way to act: Whatever brings credit to oneself, and earns ons the esteem of others.
Shabbat 151b: Act while you can; while you have the chance, the means, and the strength.
Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai used to say: If you have a sapling in your hand, and someone should say to you that the Messiah has come, stay and complete the planting and then go greet the Messiah.
