Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. — Proverbs 14:31
We share devotional thoughts from the Book of Proverbs every Friday. One of the 11 books in the Torah known as the Ketuvim, Hebrew for “writings,” Proverbs is part of the “wisdom tradition,” which also includes Job and Ecclesiastes.
One day when I was four years old, I was standing outside watching my sisters ride their bikes when my father turned to me and said, “Yael, you can do it, too! You are ready to ride.” I remember thinking that this was a very big deal. To my four-year-old mind, riding a two-wheeler would change me from a little kid to a big kid. I knew that my father believed I could do it, so I felt ready for it.
Learn more about Tisha B’Av, the darkest day on the Jewish calendar, commemorating the many tragedies that have befallen the Jewish people on this day.
Since 1983, various stories of destitute Jewish people, whose names and photos may have been changed for privacy and security have been used to bless Israel and her people. Through these retellings, generous friends like you have helped feed, clothe, and shelter as well as provide medical care and heating for tens of thousands of those who struggle greatly.
