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Welcome, friends. Today, we delve into a nugget of wisdom from our revered Torah, drawn from the book of Exodus, a verse that humbly states, "You shall not oppress a stranger because you were strangers in the land of Egypt."
In today's fast-paced, globalized world, we encounter 'strangers' more often than our ancestors did in their whole lifetime. These strangers might be our neighbors, our colleagues, people we meet on the streets, or even people we interact with online. The Torah instructs us not to oppress them, but why? To answer this, let's examine the latter part of the verse.
"...because you were strangers in the land of Egypt." Here, the Torah reminds us of our ancestors' time as slaves in Egypt, a time of great hardship and oppression. We endured, we survived, and we grew as a people. The Torah tells us that because we have known what it feels like to be the stranger, the oppressed, we should ensure we don't become the oppressor.
This verse is a timeless reminder that we all share a common human experience. We have all felt like strangers at some point, and it is our duty to ensure that we treat each other with kindness, respect, and dignity.
In our everyday life, let's practice this wisdom. Let's make an effort to understand and accept the 'strangers' we meet, remembering our shared experiences. Let's strive to make our world a place where no one feels like a stranger.
Thank you for joining us today. This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.