for Parshat Ki Teizei
The people of Babel
build a tower to reach the heavens—
a literal skyscraper,
achievement itself raised up.
Moses says:
When you build a house,
build a fence around the roof
so those who climb to the top
will not come to harm.
The pinnacle we build up to
is not the great height.
The pinnacle we build up to
—our great height—
is the protection we offer each other.
Shabbat Shalom,
Abe
With thanks to Kathi, as always
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