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Parshas Vayechi (5766)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
In the framework of the simplicity of the Chumash, Yosef presents his offspring to Yaakov Avinu who was completely ignorant of their identity. The grandfather doesn’t indulge with his newly discovered grandchildren in playing checkers, monopoly or scrabble. The Vilna Gaon refused to indulge in a conversation with his visiting sister on the grounds of a lack time, with a consolation that they will be connected in the future world. Can the brain surgeon interrupt his surgery to converse with his “Aunt Tilly” concerning her new knitted outfit?
To our Avos every ‘mili’second was accounted for. We must be concerned regarding the feelings of others but at the same time keep in mind the significance and priority of the importance of time and how every moment is spent.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.