Pirkei Avot - from Rabbi Hillel the Elder II:8
More flesh, more worms.
More things, more anxiety.
More lovers, more illusion.
More maids, more exploitation.
More servants, more robbery.
But ...
More Torah, more Life.
More learning, more wisdom.
More counsel, more insight.
More charity, more peace.
Acquire a good name, and you acquire fame,
but acquire wisdom, and you acquire eternity,
awakening to Reality in the timeless moment of the eternal now.
Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
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This Torah portion is a powder keg of rebellion, ego, Divine smackdowns, and deep theological reflection. It’s more than just a cautionary tale, it’s a microscope on the human soul, power, leadership, and holiness.
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So, what makes us Jews think we’re right when it comes to holy living? The short answer? We don’t think we’re right, we think we’re obligated.
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