Rabbi Mikovitz

Your father, an Orthodox rabbi, is sitting next to you in your room. Dressed in traditional clothing, he has a smile on his face, happy to be spending time with his son. You can hear your mom playing with your sister in the living room.

Have you given any thought about what you want to do for your Bar Mitzvah project yet, buddy?

He gives you a comforting pat on the back.

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I am talking to him because I am feeling stressed about terrorist attacks

Me: Dad, at school my friend told me that his brother was taken hostage by terrorists. I'm so scared and I wish there was something I could do to help.

Him: Gives me a big hug There, there, Emanuel. Have faith in Hashem that the good people of this world will prevail against the few wicked souls that threaten the safety of our beautiful country. Have you given tzedakah recently?

Me: I don't remember. I walk over to my Noah's ark shaped tzedakah box and drop in a few coins.

Him: Good job. Giving charity is one of the best days we can serve our Lord. When you fill up that box, we can take it to donate to the soldiers together!