Parshat Mishpatim

In Parshat Mishpatim the first law we find,
A Jewish master must be kind,
For his maid servant and slave he must care,
Everything he has, with them he must share.

What lesson can we derive,
If slavery was abolished in 1865?
Yes, it is very relevant to me and you,
There is a relationship between Hashem and every Jew.

Hashem is our master, He provides us with everything,
We are the servants of Hashem our king.
Categories of slaves there are three,
We strive to be the best servants that we can be.

The Cananite slave is category number one,
It is hard for him to get the job done,
He brings in the raw food from town,
He does it with a frown,
His animal soul is as strong as can be,
He serves Hashem out of FEAR only.

The Jewish slave is category number two,
He brings in the raw food too,
But with joy, his task he does do,
His G-dly soul shines through,
To connect to Hashem, even his animal soul does desire,
He serves Hashem with LOVE passion and fire!

The Jewish maid servant can transform,
The raw food into a delicious meal that is warm,
Her animal soul she transforms completely,
From physical pleasures she is truly free!

The Jewish maid servant is the best,
She is chosen from all the rest,
To marry her master or his son,
A family member she does become.

Why this Mitzvah comes first we now understand,
Obedience is the foundation to fulfill Hashem's command,
We will serve Hashem with all our heart,
To transform the world we will do our part!

When Moshiach comes the work will be done,
The darkness we will have overcome,
G-dliness won't hide,
The world will see that we are Hashem's bride!

Souvenir: toy ring