The Stars and the Greatness of Klall Yisroel

And He brought him outside, and said, Look now toward heaven, and count the stars, if you are able to count them; and he said to him, So shall your offspring be. {15:5}

As viewed from the earth, the stars look like tiny specks. In fact, though, they are worlds unto themselves, some of which are even larger than our own earth. Klall Yisroel are similar: they may appear small and insignificant on earth, but, in the sight of Heaven, they are very great and are even considered the pillar of all Creation.

• Baal Shem Tov