Proudly Fly the Flag

Show your patriotism and proudly fly the Stars and Stripes. It’s a symbol of a great nation, with great values.

The great Jewish sage, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, z”l, who lived in America during the 20th century, famously referred to America as a “Machut shel Chesed,” a land filled with kindness, that enabled Jews who endured the pogroms and persecution in Europe, to freely practice their Judaism in this country. Perhaps it is then apropos to consider the advice of Hillel, found in the fourth Mishna of the second chapter of Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, “Hillel would say: Do not separate yourself from the community.

To learn more and appreciate the breadth of wisdom contained in the Torah, print out the second chapter of Ethics of the Fathers this afternoon before Shabbat and join thousands of fellow Jews around the globe who will be enjoying an uplifting experience and inspired discussions this Shabbat.