10/03/2024
It breaks my heart to see the things that matter used as a political weapon. On my way from Shul on Shabbat, I passed a woman and her lovely daughters outside Key Foods asking for help. I passed because I see this so often. I returned, and had a chat with her in poor Spanish. She wanted to have a meal for her and her children. So I walked into the supermarket and would you know, Key Food has hot meals. I went back outside to find out if they were vegetarians or meat-eating. They eat meat. So I did the needed. That is what matters people. At least there is a place to ask. Dignity is lost for many. That is not what they want to do.
When I worked at UNDP in the 1980s, I used to make sure I have at least $10.00 I could give away to some forgotten person or to purchase a cup of coffee and a bagel for the person in the cold.
We must not be oblivious to the sufferings of others whether they look like us or not. My mom said, live to give and life will be beautiful.
I don't have much, but live to give. What mess! what a world!
Tikkun Olam... the Mantra.
