Who is rich talmud

This teaching of Ben Zoma is undoubtedly one of the best known, most difficult and least-observed teachings in rabbinic literature. Man, by his very nature, is never satisfied with his lot. Yet this desire for more is most necessary, as without it, society would be weakened. Ben Zoma understood this very well. This is a most difficult line to walk, but one that will bring great joy and wealth to those who mange to do so.

Yet even more than teaching morals, ethics, and values, Ben Zoma was giving a lesson in Economics Wealth is little more than the ability to acquire that which one desires. If one has all that one wants, then by definition, one is wealthy. What greater wealth can there be than the feeling that one is lacking nothing, and rejoicing in what one does have? Like much of life, wealth is relative. All too often, we view our wealth in comparison with others.

How many athletes are not satisfied making millions a year as long as someone else is making more? One who can rejoice in the wealth of others is truly wealthy. Yes, our definitions will be different than those of the tannaim who speaks of vineyards, fields and servants these days?

After all, the sages of our tradition sought to define it. Rashi, Shabbat 25b, s. Maharsha, Shabbat 25b, s. Henry A. September 30, We are sheltered, and we have food. We have family, and we have friends. We are all looking for the mustard. Imagine someone offered you 5 million dollars for one of your eyes. What would you say? Forget it! But think for a moment. But God wants us to be happy right now. We are to take pleasure in all that we have, whether it is a lot or a little. It will never be enough.

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