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Integrar la Torá en la propia vida a través de la reflexión y la conversación puede ser una experiencia increíblemente divertida y atractiva. Es un viaje de descubrimiento, en el que la sabiduría ancestral y las enseñanzas intemporales cobran vida en nuestras experiencias cotidianas. A través de la reflexión, tenemos la oportunidad de sumergirnos en el rico tapiz de la Torá, extrayendo profundas ideas y lecciones que resuenan en nuestras vidas modernas. La alegría reside en los momentos "ajá", aquellos en los que un versículo o una historia de la Torá conectan de repente con nuestros retos, aspiraciones y valores personales. Y cuando participamos en conversaciones sobre la Torá con otras personas, se convierte en una exploración interactiva, en la que diversas perspectivas e interpretaciones mejoran nuestra comprensión. Estos diálogos a menudo despiertan el entusiasmo y la curiosidad intelectual, haciendo que el proceso de aprendizaje sea agradable y satisfactorio. La Torá se convierte en una parte vibrante y dinámica de nuestras vidas, que nos ofrece no sólo orientación, sino también una fuente inagotable de fascinación, conexión y crecimiento.


NOTA: No te sientas obligado a consultar todas las fuentes ni a responder a todas las preguntas, a menos que quieras hacerlo. Incluso una sola fuente o una sola pregunta te dará mucho material para debatir y meditar. Disfrútalo.

Some thoughts about Parshat Ki Tisa

En Parshat Ki Tisa, we see the precise enumeration of materials used for the Tabernacle—gold, silver, fine fabrics, and sacred vessels—all carefully measured and accounted for. This meticulous accounting parallels another major theme in the parsha: the census of the Jewish people, where each individual gave half a shekel as a “ransom for his soul.”

This theme of exact measurement is mirrored in the Book of Esther, where King Achashverosh’s feast is described in detail, listing the luxurious items used to display his wealth and power. However, there is a striking contrast between the holiness of the Tabernacle and the worldly indulgence of the Persian palace. The Tabernacle represented G-d’s presence dwelling among humanity, while Achashverosh’s feast represented an extravagant display of human power and materialism, where even the stolen vessels from the Holy Temple were used for self-glorification.

Yet, there is a deeper message that unites these accounts. Just as every piece of the Tabernacle was necessary for the completion of G-d’s dwelling place, every human being is an essential part of Creation. The census in Parshat Ki Tisa teaches that no person is extra—each soul has an intrinsic role in fulfilling G-d’s divine plan. This principle applies universally; each Noahide has a unique and irreplaceable purpose in the world, contributing to the greater harmony of Creation.

The contrast between the Tabernacle and Achashverosh’s palace also highlights a key spiritual lesson: material wealth and beauty can either serve holiness or become a source of spiritual corruption. When resources are dedicated to divine service, they elevate the world; when used for self-indulgence, they lose their ultimate purpose. Noahides, like all people, are called to align their actions, possessions, and lives toward higher meaning, ensuring that their material existence serves a spiritual goal rather than becoming an end in itself.

The Deeper Message: Joy in Divine Purpose

The lesson of Purim is that even when G-d’s Presence is concealed, every individual and every event is part of a precise divine order. Just as Esther’s story unfolded according to G-d’s unseen plan, so too does every life play a role in G-d’s greater design. The realization that we are all counted, that we all matter, is a profound source of joy. True happiness comes not from external wealth or status but from recognizing our place in the divine symphony of Creation.

May we all be blessed to embrace our purpose, find joy in our divine role, and dedicate our lives toward bringing light and holiness into the world.

Ahora, reflexiona sobre las siguientes preguntas:

  1. What does the contrast between the Tabernacle and Achashverosh’s palace teach about the relationship between material wealth and spirituality?
  2. How does the idea that “every person counts” change the way we see ourselves and others?
  3. What are practical ways to ensure that material success serves a higher purpose rather than becoming an end in itself?
  4. How can Noahides contribute to the completion of Creation, even without the physical Temple?
  5. What role does joy play in fulfilling one’s divine purpose, and how can we cultivate it even in difficult circumstances?

¡Shabbat Shalom!

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¡Shabbat Shalom!

Por el rabino Tani Burton

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