Weekly Story for Shemot: Why So Many Kids
Many people question why Judaism places such an emphasis on bringing souls down into this world. The name of this week’s Torah portion “Shemot” reminds us that even as Jacob‘s descendants began to multiply and grow, each one had their own individual name. Every single soul is special and has a unique role to fulfill in this world. This week‘s remarkable story is about a message that was given ten years before it was actually needed. A stark reminder how every soul is needed.
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Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel is director of Chabad serving the University of Kansas and the Northeast Kansas communities. He is also the host of The Schmooze, the Jewish Radio Hour.
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