This is why I love being Jewish. I could pick any number of verses from Torah that point to this same type of human loving kindness, but hearing it as a derash is so much more connective and impactful. Thank you,
@montrealrabbi !
My Grandmother always cooked tasty food. But one day, she put a burnt pie in front of my Grandpa.
Not just a little burnt, but black as coal.
I waited to see what my Grandpa would say. But he just ate the pie and asked how my day was.
Then i heard my Grandmother apologize to him for his dinner.
I'll never forget his response.
"Dear, i like ur pie."
Later, i asked him if he had told the truth.
He put his arm on my shoulder and said, "Your Grandma had a tough day at work."
"She was tired."
"The burnt pie didn't harm me but, a sharp word could've hurt her."
We all make mistakes.
We shouldn't focus on mistakes but, support those we love.