Parshat Ki Tavo

In Parshat Ki Tavo we find the Mitzvah of Bikkurim,
Farmers would bring their first fruit to Yerushalayim,
They were as thankful as could be,
For a land flowing with milk and honey.

This Mitzvah is special because it does show,
That the farmer does know,
That although he worked hard to plant and sow,
Hashem is the one who makes things grow.

We say Modeh Ani before we get out of bed,
Before eating food a Bracha is said,
With "Thank You"s the Jewish day is packed,
Bikkurim is different because it is an act.

It is easy to say thank you,
But to show our appreciation, action we must do,
Just like Bikkurim fruit so sweet,
A sweet act, makes our gratitude complete.

Since Rosh Hashana is on the way,
And for a sweet new year we pray,
A story of our Rebbe so dear,
Let us learn from and share.

About every Jew the Rebbe did care,
He would bless thousands of Jews with a good and sweet year,
A gentleman once asked the Rebbe why "sweet" was necessary to say,
Wouldn't a blessing for a good year be O.K.?

The Rebbe answered that a good year we will have for sure,
Because from Hashem comes only goodness galore,
Our request is that the goodness should be felt physically,
Our lives should be as sweet as honey!

Hashem please bless every Jew,
With an abundance of fruit so that we could serve you,
We will thank you for fruit so sweet and tasty,
With sweet deeds that will bring Moshiach speedily!

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