History must repeat itself - Equality

Acharei Mot/Kedoshim

May 6/7, 2017

History must repeat itself - Equality

This Shabbat we have a double Parsha (Two Torah readings/portions). In a nutshell, it shares the history and story of sin to that of goodness, and the Mitzvahs/Commandments/Directives to all the people.

Throughout history, we were to abide by rules, suggested regulations, directives, or Commandments; 613 in all, as it is read, with many of us being very familiar with “THE” 10 Commandments and Charlton Heston.

Over the years, nothing has really changed; we still have rules, laws, and regulations in our modern-day society, although updated and adapted, that we need and or should abide by.

There are two “Commandments”, I’d like to focus on, and BOTH REALLY need ALL OUR focus, our sincere attention, and proactive participation;

·        One shall obey the principles of equality

·        One shall partake in the Mitzvah/Giving/helping of Charity

These two commandments SHOULD show passion, compassion, and love and respect for one another, and NO MATTER if someone is purple polka-dotted or Yellow and Blue striped, they’re Human-beings and part of the big Congregation that Leviticus 19-2 states: “Speak to the entire assembly………..”.  It did not say, just to the few……

So, no matter if one is African American, Of European Decent, Asian, Middle Eastern, from another country other than the one they were born in, owns a huge home, rents a small place that they call home, or a homeless human-being, a bit heavy or a tad too thin, and yes, if they’re Green Polka-dotted with 5 eyes, WE ALL NEED AND MUST PRACTICE EQUALITY! 

Do we have to share everything evenly? Not quite, but allow the opportunity to ALL, and open our eyes, our ears to hear and listen, and treat one another with the utmost respect, love, and true openness.

Be part of the BIG CONGREGATION – The Human ONE!

History really needs to repeat itself now!