Written by Benjamin A Rose
The possuk states “ViYikchu Li terumah – And you shall take for me a contribution”
Many Meforshim ask why the possuk says “Viyikchu – and you shall take” or why it doesn’t use the loshon “ViNasnu – You shall give”??
The famous answer given is, one who gives Tzedoka is really on the receiving end. He ends up getting more reward than the amount of money he donated. Therefore, the pasuk says, “ViYikchu” – “You shall take”, because in effect you are really taking.
The vilna Gaon says that this is a similar lesson to that in Parshas Ki Sisa, where the possuk says, “ViNasnu Ish Kofer Nafsho – you shall give..” Here the word V’NASNU spelt vov, nun, sof, nun, vov can be read forwards and backwards. This is also telling us that one who gives charity (forward) is actually on the receiving end (backwards).
Humor
Why is the Shabbos before Purim called Shabbos Zachor?
BECAUSE THAT IS THE LAST THING YOU WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME!
What was Queen Esther’s royal gown made of?
POLY-ESTER
Yankele: "Look at that bunch of cows!"
Moshele: "Not bunch, herd!"
Yankele: "Herd what?"
Moshele: "Of cows."
Yankele: "Heard of cows? Of course I've heard of cows!!"
Shimon: "Rebbe, I've finished the exam."
Rebbe: "Good. Did the questions give you any trouble?"
Shimon: "No. But some of the answers did!!"
