Parshas Tazriah-Metzorah 5785
- Torah Tavlin
- May 2
- 2 min read
ונתתי נגע צרעת בבית ארץ אחזתכם ... (יד-לד)
MASHAL: A wealthy man once wanted to support a friend who had fallen on hard times. His friend, on the other hand, was too ashamed to accept charity. Time after time he tried all sorts of clever ways to convince his friend to take money, with no success. Finally, the wealthy man devised a plan. Instead of giving him money directly, he helped him open a business so the friend would feel like he was earning the money himself. Behind his friend’s back, he sent customers to buy merchandise and paid for it out of his own pocket until the business was up and running successfully.
A while later the two friends sat down for a “business meeting.” The now economically comfortable man turned to his wealthy friend: “I didn’t know I had it within me to create such a successful business.” The rich man smiled knowingly.
NIMSHAL: Rashi tells us that when Bnei Yisroel came into Eretz Yisroel and their homes were inflicted with tzaraas they were forced to demolish their homes and it was then that they found hidden treasures from the previous occupants. But why? If Hashem wanted a person to have the treasures, why put him through all the trouble of demolishing his house? One of the numerous lessons derived from here is a concept of great significance. Hashem wants to provide for every person; however, He does not want a person to feel ashamed by simply receiving. Therefore, He created a system in which, if a person truly places his full trust in Hashem, Hashem will reward him by taking care of all his needs. Here too, if a person fully adheres to His commandments and demolishes his house, he will find the reward.