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Our Sages spoke time and again of G-d’s love for the poor; yet they did not see poverty as a virtue. While they condemned the vain accumulation of possessions and the abuse of money and power, they did not regard wealth as evil. With a compassion rooted in the humanistic pleas of the prophets, and with a realism often born of personal experience, they spoke of the degradation of poverty and the humiliation of having to depend on others for one’s survival. With practical regard for worldly desires, they viewed wealth as a blessing that could lead to pleasure not only for its possessors, but also for the less fortunate. For the true blessing of wealth, they taught, comes from the ability it provides to share and thus to help others.

—--Francine Klagsbrun (adapted)

What a beautiful outpouring of love and caring we showed during our December Food Drive. We donated over 40 bags of food for our friends and neighbors who are hungry. The holidays are not the only time of year when people need food, so please consider donating non-perishable food directly to local food pantries throughout the year.