You’ve Been Called Out

Vayakhel-Pikuday: Taking Talents to Action

PDF Printable Several times, the Torah says that Betzalel, the architectural director of Israel’s house of prayer (mishkan), has already been called to build the structure. However, a scan of the Torah reveals that no such calling from G-d has been made. Where was he called? Rabbi Moshe Feinstein answers[1]: the fact that Betzalel possesses talents in the artistic realm means that he has been called upon by G-d. The fact that you and I have unique talents means that we should go and use them for constructive purposes.

[to learn more about the different types of unique skill sets order The Seven Ways]

If you have not fully crystallized or developed your talents, it is important- perhaps a religious endeavor–to do so.   Ian Bailey Thesevenways.com     [1] Darash Moshe