The Worthiness of Common Courtesy
The attainment of common courtesy precedes the study and fulfillment of Torah. For example, Moshe supervised the building of the Mishkan, which resulted in the the revelation of the Shechinah. Nevertheless, Moshe did not enter the Mishkan until HaShem summoned him, "And HaShem called to Moshe." (Vayikra 1:1)
Lesson: When we act with common courtesy -- the wisdom of sensitivity and respectfulness to others -- we are a fitting vessel of Torah.
App: Accustom yourself to be courteous, polite, and caring towards others -- and become a pure personification of Torah.
(Based on Rashi and Da'as Torah of Rav Yerucham of Mir)
L'luye Nishamos Rav Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Dedicated to Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta for Refuah Sheleimah
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