Rabbi Shares Personal Story About Sacrifice and Being Seen
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yoav Akrish shared a personal story about a comment made by a loved one regarding his chosen path, exploring themes of sacrifice and feeling unseen. The lesson also delved into Rashi's commentary on Noah and a word from the Book of Esther. The article suggests that those who consistently help others deserve recognition.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Yoav Akrish shared a personal story about a loved one's comment on his life choices.
- The rabbi explored the complexities of giving and the feeling of not being truly seen.
- The lesson connected personal reflections to Torah portions and biblical commentaries.
- The article suggests that those who are always there for others should also be appreciated.
Rabbi Yoav Akrish began a lesson on the weekly Torah portion of Noah with a personal anecdote. He recounted a statement made years ago by a close, respected individual about the path Akrish had chosen. This led into a discussion about the nature of giving and the feeling of not being truly seen by others, even when one gives extensively. Akrish posed rhetorical questions about the motivations behind helping others, questioning whether it stems from a genuine desire to assist or an inability to bear the disappointment of those seeking help.
The lesson then shifted to an unflattering interpretation by the medieval commentator Rashi regarding Noah, and concluded with an examination of a single word found at the end of the Book of Esther. The article also briefly mentions Rabbi Nachum Nussbacher and a separate, unrelated anecdote about a dirty spoon in a cholent pot, suggesting that those who are always there for others should also hear words of appreciation.