This day is significant only because of the two sons' present before each other.
On 17 August, two students made inquiry about the strings attached to my clothes. Because we were at a convenience store, I try to give a quick account about Numbers 15:37-41 and about the woman with an issue of blood, who grabbed Messiah's garment and was healed. The next day before leaving for work, I gather my tallit to take with me, not realizing what was in-store for me. When I arrive at work, I put together some material for the students from the previous day. When the students arrive, I present them the material and show them my tallit and tell them some of what it represents.
Later during the day, we gather for a farewell luncheon. When we're about done eating, our Commandant makes a comment that today's visitor, his supervisor, was fasting during the day, (this would confirm his faith as Islam (Ramadan)). I've been wearing my tallit majority of the day. So, I say to my ABBA “that's a good one Daddy!” He has a gooood sense of humor...
After the luncheon, we proceed to commence with our award ceremony. All the persons that were to receive their awards were concluded, our guest presenter called me up to the stage (remember, I'm wearing a tallit still), I am the only non-military to approach the stage during all this time. I am now being presented with a coin of excellence from Esav to be given to Ja'akov. Remember the story of Yitzak's sons. At the reunification Ja'akov presents Esav with gifts. Now this day Esav presents Ja'akov with a gift. Our Daddy's good humor....
