This week's Torah portion begins with the words, "You are all standing here today, your tribal leaders, your elders, your officers, all people of Israel. From your wood-choppers to your water-carriers."
These words, our sages say, allude to the holiday of Rosh Hashana -- the anniversary of Man's creation, when every one of us stands humbly before G-d. At that time, what matters much more than your social position, is your ability to put aside your sense of self and stand united. This happens when we realize that we are all part of one whole, and that every person has an indispensable role in fulfilling G-d's purpose in creation.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler