Torah in Ten: Balak
Sources: www.chabad.org, www.sie.org, Kehot Chumash, Sefaria.org
This week's Torah in Ten is dedicated in loving memory of Hachosid Avrohom ben Yehuda Piamenta. May we be reunited with him very soon with the coming of Moshiach now!
Organized Chaos
In the hours before opening, a restaurant is a scene of controlled chaos. Staff arrive early, each with a specific role. Managers oversee, checking cleanliness and alignment, holding briefings on reservations and special requests. There's a palpable urgency as everyone works against the clock. In the kitchen, chefs and cooks set up their stations while the head chef directs, ensuring everything is prepared perfectly. As opening approaches, the chaos subsides. Final touches are made, lights are dimmed, and soft background music starts. The doors open, and the restaurant transforms. Guests are greeted warmly and led to tables, where the atmosphere is now serene and relaxing, transitioning smoothly from behind-the-scenes chaos to effortless service.