The blessed man, however, recognizes the importance of Jewish education. He knows that our people cannot survive without Torah. Despite the many inhumanities, atrocities and indignities that were heaped upon our people through the centuries, it is knowledge and study that have sustained us and kept us from utter despair. The ish shel berakha is well aware of this and devotes himself tirelessly to the perpetuation of our religious heritage. We are told that the kos shel berakha be taken bishtei yadav - with both hands.
Most sermons stress the idea of giving .
Let me speak now for a few moments on the subject of receiving . There are times when one ought not only give but receive - and do it with both hands. A humorous story may illustrate the point I wish to make. Then came the Home for the Aged. The last box was for a Shule .