In Parsha Va-yera, God calls to Abraham twice and both times Abraham responds “Hineini – Here I am.” When God speaks, Abraham is aware that very important instructions are coming and Hineini indicates that he is ready and waiting to hear the call.
So...
What makes a Moreh Derekh, a teacher of the way?
Is it the letters Ph.D. after one’s name? Is it the title of Rabbi?
Or, can we all be teachers in any subject we choose?
We just need to have enough kavannah
To say Hineini
When the wisdom of God comes our way.
We must Sh’ma closely.
Then, each of us can Teshuvah
To teaching from realms in which we’ve only dreamed.
So...
What makes a Moreh Derekh, a teacher of the way?
Is it the letters Ph.D. after one’s name? Is it the title of Rabbi?
Or, can we all be teachers in any subject we choose?
We just need to have enough kavannah
To say Hineini
When the wisdom of God comes our way.
We must Sh’ma closely.
Then, each of us can Teshuvah
To teaching from realms in which we’ve only dreamed.
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