Every word in the Torah teaches things!

 

To remain as Jews sometimes we need to be Judah Maccabee and fight

And sometimes we need to be like this week's portion – Judah son of Jacob

 

He went with a sweet voice to tell the viceroy of Egypt "please don't take my brother Benjamin – take me as a slave instead."

 

It was not only what he said – but HOW he said it –

So honestly – isn't it worth the extra few seconds like Rabbi Carlebach taught –

 

Before you speak spend a second or two and PRAY that you might say the right words in the right WAY

 

Shabbat Shalom

Rabbi Andy Eichenholz