PARSHAT TERUMAH – THE HEART OF GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER

בס”ד

A long time ago, Hashem asked the people to build a special place where His Light could rest. That place was called the Mishkan.

Everyone could bring something to help.
Some people brought gold, some brought silver, and some brought copper.

But do you know something very special?

Hashem did not only look at what they gave…
He looked at the heart they gave it with.

Gold is like someone who feels happy and strong.
They say,
“Thank You, Hashem! I want to help!”
That is giving with a joyful heart.

Silver is like someone who feels a little worried or afraid.
Maybe they have problems…
But they still say,
“I will do something good.”
That is very brave.

Copper is like someone who feels sad or weak.
Maybe they are sick or lonely.
But even then they say,
“I want to help too.”
And that makes Hashem very happy.

Why?

Because every good action helps make the world better.

When you share, when you help, when you are kind,
you are helping build a beautiful world for Hashem.

And whether you are gold, silver, or copper…

Your heart is what matters most.

By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein and Angelique Sijbolts

Source: Sefer Hashichot 1989 Vol. 1 page 262. Genesis 18:19 (Abraham’s Legacy): “For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice”. Tractate Sanhedrin 56b. Laws of Kings, 10:10. Isaiah 56:1: “Thus says the Lord ‘Keep justice, and do righteousness for My salvation is near to come”

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