The Shmuz on the Parsha: Vayikra: Towering Humilty

The word ‘vayikra’ is written in a sefer Torah with a small aleph. Moshe Rabbeinu was uncomfortable with the Torah recording that Hashem called out to him, and begged Hashem to alter the wording of the posuk. When Hashem refused, Moshe Rabbeinu wrote ‘vayikra’ with a small aleph instead. The Baal HaTurim comments that this is a sign of Moshe’s incredible level of humility. Yet, it begs the obvious question: a humble person listens to their Creator and obeys their commands. Against this backdrop, Rabbi Shafier guides you through the often misunderstood middah of anavah, and discusses what it means for your own sense of self and emotional well-being. We are all gifted with incredible talents and abilities - how can we utilize our inherent potential while remaining grounded in humility and gratitude?

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