How many of us go through life with only a "red string," external definition of ourselves? Do we define ourselves by our careers, our clothes, our financial status or the social circles we frequent?
I Lost My Toe!
Motti was in a real quandary, for he couldn't be Motti because Motti had the red string on his toe. But if he wasn't Motti, then, who indeed was he?
Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.
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