An ancient sage gave this advice to one who wants to live a life of meaning. He said: Get yourself a teacher; and acquire a friend to study with you. When you judge people, give them the benefit of the doubt. (Joshua ben Perachya, Pirke Avot 1.6)
May we always have the humility to know that there is something to be learned from someone more experienced than ourselves, may we always know the pleasure of studying with a peer, and may our studies teach us to act with compassion for others. May this be God’s will.--AMEN.
Senate Chaplain Rabbi Mona Alfi
Prayer Date
02/22/2010