We learnt that the Aseret Hadibrot are divided into two categories. The first five are between man and Hashem and the second five are between man and man. Why is the Dibrah of honoring our parents part of the first category?
How can a person honor his or her parents after they pass away?
The answer is to be nice to them and they will be nice to you and you will build a strong relationship with everyone and g-d. The answer to the other one is to give charity, volunteer, and give to the less fortunate
ReplyDeleteDear Zippi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great answers!
You are right, when we honor our parents not only will they be nice, happy and proud of us but we are honoring G-d too. G-d is the one who chose our parents for us and is therefore honored when we honor our parents. This is why honoring our parents is part of the first five of the Aseret Hadibrot, which are between man and G-d.
Giving charity or Tzedakah, volunteering and giving to the less fortunate are great examples of how to honor a parent or a close relative who has passed away. Do you remember the name of the special prayer too?
We are so glad that you joined the scrapbooking club! We really enjoy your participation and input!
Chanie
When you honor your parents you are really honoring Hashem too. Hashem is the one who created your parents so if there was no Hashem then there would be no parents or you. If you honor your parents your are are doing a Mitzvah for them and Hashem as well. So that is how honoring our parents is part of the first category of Hashem and man. People can honor their parents even if they have passed away. They can do many mitzvot and it is like a present to the people who have passed away.
ReplyDeleteVictoria
Dear Victoria,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and well written answer!
During the lesson I saw in your eyes that you really understood the depth of this class.
I'm sure that you have given and will continue to give many presents to your grandfather, uncle, great uncle and cousin who have passed away.
I'm sure that they are looking down from heaven and having so much Nachas from you.
May we merit the coming of Moshiach when we will be reunited with all of our loved ones who have passed away.
With love,
Chanie