When Lot and his family escaped Sodom, the instruction was not to look back. Lot’s wife did and she turned into a pillar of salt. The message for us is clear: Holding on to anger and resentment just makes us bitter and salty. Forgiving others cleanses our mind and soul and releases us to go on. This week’s story takes us back to the 11th century, where we discover an incredibly brilliant way to transform our hurt into blessings.

What is it about salt that the Torah seems to be so obsessed with? What is the salt in our own lives and why is it so important? Find out how to ensure that our lives are sprinkled with enough salt and enjoy the uplifting story about Hirshel the joker!