Vayakhel

When the Jews were given an opportunity,
To donate for the building of the sanctuary,
The Nesiyim/leaders of the tribes said we will wait and see,
Whatever is missing at the end we will donate happily.

In the Torah, the word Nesiyim, is missing a letter,
Because from the Nesiyim, Hashem expected better,
The missing letter is an indication,
That there was something lacking in the leaders' participation.

Their contribution was the gems on the breast plate,
But eagerness they didn't demonstrate,
As leaders they should have come forward right away,
They should have brought a donation on that day.

There are two ingredients necessary,
To be as successful as can be,
The first thing you need is skill,
But more importantly, you need desire and will.

The Torah says that those who did volunteer,
In unique construction, they had no experience, it was clear,
But because their desire to participate was so strong,
They became experts before very long.

The Nesiyim said: "We have it all,
If you need something just give us a call."
They were very generous it is true,
But action is what Hashem wants from me and you.

When we have an opportunity to make an impact,
Hashem wants to see our desire to act,
It is really not about brilliance and experience,
As much as it is about eagerness and performance.

Souvenir: to do list