Parshas Behar – Bechukosai (5766)

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Parshas Behar – Bechukosai (5766)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash (33:1) quotes a famous Chazal that Rebbi Shimon ben Gamliel requested that his servant buy for him the best cut of meat.  He returned with a tongue.  He then requested the worst cut of meat and the servant again returned with a tongue, and explained that nothing is better than the tongue and nothing is worse.  Despite its simplicity there is tremendous depth in this Chazal.  There are many worldly pleasures that could bring a person pleasure but a person’s speech can bring to ultimate pleasure.  At the same time a person’s speech can cause the greatest pain.

At this time of sefiras haomer when one should have the sensitivity to upgrade his relationship to others, one should take special care to communicate properly with others.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.