Parsha:

Beshalach 

Personalities:

Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik 

Collections: R' Brander 4 Minute Video Series

Description

When we hear about the pain of another Jew who lives in a totally different area, how do we feel? When we see the suffering of another human being, does it affect us? Does it change our day? Are we still reclining on that same soft, comfortable couch, or do we feel a certain degree of discomfort in our day because of the distress of others? This week’s Torah portion has a unique message. It’s not just about the miracle of crossing the sea. Nor is it only about freedom for the Jewish people, but about a true leader, Moshe Rabbeinu. This is the type of leadership that we have to find in ourselves: to feel the pain of others.