In a world of images and stigmas, one needs a deeper and less superficial observation of reality.
Therefore, just before International Women's Day, it is important that we remember the essential things and not get carried away by abstract concepts.
A few years ago, a media outlet approached me and asked how the world of women was viewed in the Jewish world.
Well, in Judaism there is no such concept as "Women's Day", since such a day exists, in fact, all year round.
Let us consider: Is there a day in our lives when a woman is not present?
It is not for nothing that the sages of Israel determined that the woman is the housewife - the "principal of the house" in the Jewish family cell.
Sages even ruled that the man has a duty to love and respect the woman as his body. In general, the woman is first and foremost in everything in Judaism, before the man.
We all know that the woman is blessed with emotion and understanding that a man does not have.
A woman has enormous power to build a life together, because she is, as mentioned, the essence of the home.
She takes care of the children's education, she usually cooks the food, and she makes sure that there is a pleasant harmony at home.
In the Bible there are many female figures on whom the tradition of Israel is based. The mothers, Miriam the prophetess and Tzipora the wife of Moses, Deborah and Hulda the prophets and more. And rat, were of a higher rank and mightier than those of the prophets.
Sages said: "There will never be a careful man in the honor of a woman," and not to grieve her. King Solomon says: "The wisdom of women has built her home."
Sometimes people ask what to do with the erosion of love - the Torah believes that love depends on doing.
Love is not a sudden flash created by itself, but an emotion that develops through investment and working together.
The Torah does not believe in love at first sight - only in an invested, constant and permanent relationship.
Love means partnership, caring and mutual respect.
Only thanks to small actions every day on the part of the man - love flourishes and intensifies.
We do not really need a special day to express our appreciation and love for women.
This is recommended and valid all year round.
In order to maintain a healthy relationship, you need to invest the best resources, and accordingly - you also reap results.
The children who grow up in the home pay attention to every nuance between husband and wife.
They understand and contain feelings of respect and love, and God forbid - quite the opposite.
Any disruption in the relationship is jarring to the child's eyes, and he understands well, more than we think, the meaning of lack of home peace.
My advice is to give the right attention to the woman, and not take anything for granted.
Compliment and give a good word even on a clear day - and not just on rainy days.
Any such investment will double itself, and bear fruit accordingly.
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