Lech Lecha: A Nation of Wanderers
Dear Friend,
Have you heard the term “Wandering Jew”?
For much of our history, we were forced to wander from town to town, from country to country, in a never-ending search for refuge. Even now, it seems that we are constantly a nation on the move.
Our wanderings began in this week’s Torah portion, with Abraham, who followed G‑d’s call to “go forth from your land and from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land that I will show you.”
Today, most of us live in lands where we are truly welcome. Yet we remain a restless people at heart. Why? Because we are always looking to advance; never satisfied with the present, we are always looking for the patch of greener grass on the other side.
And it’s a good thing.
But wait: didn’t our sages teach that “who is wealthy—one who is happy in his lot”? True, but when it comes to aspirations of self-improvement, mitzvah observance, or making positive changes in our world, we mustn’t be satisfied with the little we have, but always search for more.
Mendy Kaminker,
on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team
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