The Beautiful Kindness of Rivka
In a stunning example of kindness, Rivka graciously drew water for Eliezer and his camels, when they arrived at the well. As soon as the camels finished drinking, Eliezer gave Rivka the gold jewelry that Avraham sent for Yitzchak's wife to be. Surprisingly, Eliezer gave her the jewelry before verifying her family lineage. What if it turned out that Rivka was not from the patriarchal family? Eliezer knew that Avraham loved kindness so much, that he would agree to give the precious gifts to such a master of kindness, even if her lineage was not fitting for Yitzchak!
Lesson: The attribute of loving kindness, in and of itself, is the clear sign of a spiritual worthy person, and is deserving of special gifts.
App: Envision Rivka filling her pitcher with water from the well and graciously serving Eliezer, his attendants, and camels. See her joyously run to the well several times to provide them with an abundance of cool water. Imagine Eliezer so amazed by Rivka's kindness, that he is moved to give her the precious gold jewelry.
[Based on the writings of the Ramchal and HaRaMad Vali] to view the Salant Mussar Library Collection |
L"N Rav Yochanon Mordecai Ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leach bas Yehudah
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Leiba Zlota bas Chana
Shalom Yoseph ben Leiba Zlota
Riva bas Henya
Zivia bas Raizel
Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana
Chava Bas Michal Chanah
Harriet Bat Sophie Lee
Mier chai ben margalit j"avayeer Yehuda ben hannah Leah dina bat Ziporah Rina bat sara Esther Yael chaya bat leah Liza |
