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harmony. In the desert, Am Yisrael had different encampments and each
Shevet displayed its own flag. This demonstrates how love and respect for
one other can become our national sign of honor.
Hashem brought Mount Moriah to Yaakov and combined the twelve
stones around his head into one rock. This symbolizes the middah of
achdut, which is the foundation for establishing the Temple.
Tzaddikim confess even terrible sins, as they are held responsible for
others. They selflessly care for the needs of all Jews and attempt to rectify
the shortcomings of others.
“‘And my goblet – the silver goblet – place in
the mouth of the youngest one’s sack along with
the money of his purchase.’ And he followed
Yosef’s word exactly”
(Bereishit 44:2)
“But he replied, ‘It would be sacrilegious for me
to do this. The man in whose possession the
goblet was found, only he shall be my slave, and
as for you – go up in peace to your father’”
(ibid. 44:17)
