The lesson
This story serves as a lesson for all Jewish women.
The glory and crown of Jewish women and girls is the trait inwardness. Indeed, this is their main role, serving as the foundation of the Jewish home. They are primarily to use their innate abilities to transform their homes into a bastion of peace and holiness, rather than focus on transforming the outside world.
However, those who are graced with the special qualities and ability to also have a positive influence on those outside, should use these talents to help reach out to their fellow Jewish sisters who are wandering, and are as of yet, not aware of the beauty of Torah and mitzvos.
Their going out should of course be fulfilled in a refined and modest manner, with their female quality of, “the entire glory of the princess is within,” being recognized. Nevertheless, they should go out with modesty and affect the world around them through bringing Jewish women closer to the Almighty.
Furthermore, women potentially can have a greater effect than men in drawing others close to Judaism, through their softer and more welcoming nature. Their pleasant and nurturing qualities are a stronger asset in bringing people closer G-dliness than the more argumentative nature of men. The impact that women can have through encouraging their fellow in a pleasant and peaceful manner, creates a more lasting and deeper impression.
Since the Almighty gave these natural traits to women, it is clear that they should utilize them to the utmost—not only within their homes, but to their fellow sisters outside the home as well.
May we have the strength to spread Torah and mitzvos to all of those around us, and usher in the ultimate revelation of G-dliness!
(Based on Likutei Sichos 35, Vayishlach 3 pg. 150ff. Reworked by Rabbi Dovid Markel. To see other projects and to partner in our work, see: www.Neirot.com.)
