Torah in Ten: Shavuot

Home Sweet Home

There is an expression, “Money can buy a house, but not a home”. What is so unique about creating a home which engenders the feelings of warmth, love, and acceptance that may be challenging to replicate elsewhere?

 

The structure of a house along with its design, furniture and amenities obviously serves an important role, however, they do not define the ultimate nature of one’s home. For one can find shelter or even enjoy quality hospitality elsewhere but, of course, it's still not quite the same as one's home.

 

A home is a place where our essence and inner core is revealed. A home is where we feel most comfortable to express our inner feelings and desires. It is a place where we feel we truly belong.

Sources: www.chabad.org, www.sie.org, Kehot Chumash, Sefaria.org