Shabbat Shekalim before Purim
Since COVID and Omicron, I've been attending shul online. Before Shabbat, I like to read part or all of the Torah portion to understand what's going on when the rabbi gives a d'var Torah and relates it to today's world.
The message of Shabbat Shekalim "for all people to unite and preserve our values," observed on the first of Adar (Feb. 26) is very important to me, in light of the recent anti-Semitic comments and actions happening around the world.
The Torah reading relates to G-d's commandment for every person to give a half-shekel (from the wealthiest to the poorest) meant that everyone gives an equal portion.
Half Shekel from the Times of Israel
In the Book of Esther, Haman (poo poo poo – may his name be blotted out) gave 10,000 shekalim to King Achashverous to encourage him to decree the destruction of the Jewish people. Queen Esther and Mordechai saved the Jews.
"To preserve the Jewish people we learned, we must be unified and united. That happens when all of us are equally invested in Judaism and Jewish life." (Rabbi Ben Kramer, Moriah Congregation).
Half Shekel from the Times of Israel
In the Book of Esther, Haman (poo poo poo – may his name be blotted out) gave 10,000 shekalim to King Achashverous to encourage him to decree the destruction of the Jewish people. Queen Esther and Mordechai saved the Jews.
"To preserve the Jewish people we learned, we must be unified and united. That happens when all of us are equally invested in Judaism and Jewish life." (Rabbi Ben Kramer, Moriah Congregation).
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