Comment

"Is it not enough for the righteous what is prepared for them in the World to Come," the midrash declares, "that they also ask for a tranquil life in this world?" But why not? Does G-d have a limited quantity of tranquility to mete out?

Why was the leadership of Israel taken from Reuben and given to Judah? What does this teach us about the leaders we should choose to follow and the leadership we should display?