Man Is Like a Tree

The Torah likens man to a tree:

• A healthy and vibrant tree constantly grows and produces fruit in abundance, both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. So too, a person must grow and produce fine fruits in Torah, Tefillah and Tzedakah.
• Fruits are not vital to existence, but are consumed for pleasure and enjoyment. So too, one must serve Hashem with pleasure and enjoyment.
• A tree must be especially protected and nurtured when it is young. So too, we must especially protect and nurture our young when we raise them to a lifetime of Torah and Mitzvos.