Thursday February 19, 2026

 

A small hole in the body causes a big hole in the soul.
DovBer of Mezeritch

$100 WORTH OF UNDERSTANDING

A man was carrying a $100 bill shortly before the Sabbath. Knowing he could not carry money on the Sabbath and wanting to hide it safely, he placed the $100 inside a Bible on the page containing the Ten Commandments—specifically where it says, “Thou shalt not steal.”

He hid this book on a shelf and began to observe the Sabbath as was his custom.

After the Sabbath, he returned to retrieve his money. He opened the Bible to the Ten Commandments, only to find the $100 bill was gone. 

He searched frantically for the lost bill, shaking the Bible and rifling through the pages. Lo and behold, he found a $50 bill instead.

There was a note attached. “I need this more than you do. Do unto others as you would have them do to you.”

The man realized that the “theft” was done out of desperation. He took the remaining $50 bill and gave it to charity, now fully understanding the true meaning of the commandment against stealing. 

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