Sinners Welcome Here! - Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei

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Sinners Welcome Here!: Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei

G-d’s home on earth is not complete without everyone’s contributions.

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Disability, Constructing the Tabernacle, Community and Individuality, Terumah, Vayak'hel-Pekudei

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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RJS Sherman Oaks, CA March 15, 2023

The only good thing about my soul is that black goes with everything! Are you sure that there is not a grade below "copper?" However, Rabbi Gordon used to say that it is the person who hits rock bottom who has the greatest potential for reaching the highest levels of spiritual growth. I keep seeing this type of theme being repeated over and over by various rabbis. Similarly, a wise person once said that it does not matter where a person is now, but where they eventually end up! Similar to those mentioned above, and as always, you too fill everyone with the optimism that motivates such growth and thus contribute greatly!

Such growth and great contributions are often the case even for those with developmental disabilities; the growth and great contributions that are hidden within are of no less value than those that are overtly seen in others! Reply

Andrea Reich Dallas Texas via JewishTV iOS March 15, 2023

Thank you for your insights! They have uplifted me, enriched my life and brought cheer to me! Reply

Corinne Korzen Israeli March 12, 2021

Always a pleasure to listen to your insightful comments
Thank you
Shabbat shalom
Corinne Korzen
Israel Reply

Chana Weisberg March 22, 2017

Thank you all so much for taking the time to listen, write and comment. I am honored and so grateful to you all for sharing your feedback. Blessings to you all. Reply

Ursula Ljungqvist Brøndby Strand March 22, 2017

Dear Chana Weisberg,
I watch and carefully listen to your words every week and I gain so much from your insight and knowledge of the Torah. Today your words were like balm to a troubled soul - yes, I can trust that there is not only room, but even need of a sinner like me.
Thank you for sharing this with me and everyone of us "out there". I realize that although I do not know you personnally, I have come to see you as a friend and a mentor on my way to Judaism - your words and your teaching are a blessing in my life! Reply

B March 21, 2017

Beautiful-very grateful! can I download to share with siblings who don't have much internet access? Reply

Jorge Qro. Mexico March 19, 2017

I like it a lot, an encouraging reflexion. Reply