07/08/2026
This one feels so needed today.
Respect isn’t reserved for people who agree with us. It isn’t something we offer only when someone earns it.
Respect is a reflection of who we are.
The Torah teaches that every human being is created b’tzelem Elokim, in the image of G-d. That means every interaction is holy. Every interaction. Every waiter. Every child. Every elderly person. Every stranger. Every person who sees the world differently than we do.
It’s easy to be kind when life is going our way. The real measure of our character is how we treat people when we’re tired, stressed, disappointed, or convinced we’re right.
Because long after people forget what we said, they’ll remember how we made them feel.
My blessing for you on this beautiful evening…. May you be known as someone who leaves people feeling seen, valued, and respected. May your kindness cost you nothing but mean everything to someone else. And may every person you meet walk away with a little more dignity because your path crossed theirs.