Lech Lecha (2): Proper Star Proportions

In this week's Parsha, Hashem tells Avraham that his children will be as the stars.The Ba'al Shem Tov explained that this was not only talking about how they will grow in numbers. There is another meaning as well.

When looking from the ground towards the sky, stars can seem very small. Small glimmering specks on a canvas of black. But that is so far from the truth. The reality is that, when you go up to the heavens and check out the situation for what it really is you will see that stars are enormous beyond comprehension. Each one is a blazing powerhouse of energy.

This is also true of the Jews. By analyzing only the population count you may be mislead as to the vastness of the Jewish spirit. Only in Shamayim do they fully appreciate the true power of each and every Jew.

We should strive to see each Yid as they do in heaven and not with mere earthly eyes.