Chevre, this week’s parsha, in Israel, is שְׁלַח לְךָ (Shelach Lecha). This week’s parsha, my Bar Mitzvah parsha, starts with Moshe sending scouts (often called spies) out to the Land of Israel. Rather than coming back and reporting to Moshe or the leadership, they come back (all but 2) with the stories of impregnable fortifications and giant people. HaShem declares this people will not enter Israel, but will wander the desert for 40 years. If the Bnei Israel were my customer, then it’s clear that there is a disconnect between the leadership of Moshe and HaShem and the middle managers, the scouts were made up of the leaders of tribes. 2 tribes were on-board, Caleb and Yehoshua, but the rest were not. So we end up with this half effort and the finding of facts that don’t relay truth, but reinforce the opinion of what they wanted to find. If I was advising these folks, then we would need to have a campaign internally to understand the benefits of going into Eretz Yisrael. This campaign does seem to take hold, but only for the next generation. I bless you and please bless me back, to always see the actual truth and to work together toward our common goals. I know it’s not easy. Shabbat Shalom.