Hi everyone! The Jewish day of atonement, Yom Kippur begins at sundown so I thought I would tell you a Jewish story. Don’t worry , there is a penny in it.
It is titled, The Rusty Penny by Tuvia Bolton .Many years ago ( the 17 or 1800’s), a rabbi was collecting money to help some Jewish prisoners. He went around with a group and asked everyone to donate. He went to a so-called miser’s home and asked him for a donation. The man gave him a rusty old penny which was considered an insult, but he accepted it and said thank you. A few minutes later, the miser offered him a lot more money which he also graciously accepted. Then the miser offered the entire amount needed. The rabbi later explained the man was not a miser, he had just never had the joy of giving because everyone else threw the rusty penny back in his face.
I may not have explained it that well, you can read the story by clicking here.
The point is, it is good to give and once you do, you will always want to. I am sure that is true, but I am s till not giving away the Kick Stick.
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I read this story in Holy Land Moments before. I just love the moral of this story. Thank you Penny for sharing this! 😀
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Thank you for sharing this Penny! It’s a meaningful story.
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I like that story! But yeah, it would make me want to give away a good kicker either.
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Thank you for sharing this story. Purrs
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That is a good story and many peeps would surely benefit from practicing this. It brings gratitude.
Your kick stick is very valuable to you, Penny! MOL!
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Thanks Penny 💕
I’d keep my kick stick tooooo 😺
purrs Charlie
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Giving is good, sharing is sweet, the heart feels it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
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That is a good story. I think it also means that however small the amount given, it should be accepted graciously.
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Penny! I love that! IT’s a good lesson. As always, you look like so beautiful in your glowing colors.
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Penny, thanks for sharing that story…but we don’t blame you for not wanting to give the Kick Stix away.
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I wonderful tip today and I so agree. This tip made me smile.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Big hug to you and lots of lovies to all the kitties. ♥
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Thank you for the great story, Penny! You’re such a smart kitty.
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I like this story. Shows one should always be gracious… But I agree about not giving away the Kick Stick. Anyway, everyone knows kittehs have special rules to live by.
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That is a very important story sweet Penny!
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Penny, this penny tale teaches such a good lesson. But don’t worry, because we’d never expect you to give away your Kitty Kick Stix. Purrs!
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Love the story. I don’t blame you for not sharing your Kick Stix!
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What a great story!!!
The Florida Furkids
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That is a wonderful story, Penny! Thank you for sharing this!
And I think it’s totally fine to keep Kick Stick for yourself 🙂
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penny; this is a nice story with a great moral ! 🙂 ♥♥
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Be grateful for anything that you’ve been given!
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I thought you told the story quite well, very concise. And cool! I’d keep the kick stick, too, by the way. ~grin~ Be well!
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I think you should keep the kickstick. Maybe you can find a rusty cent somewhere!
Thank you 🙂 Good idea.
That’s a beautiful story! I don’t blame you for keeping the kick stick though.
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That was a really good story.
It shows that no amount is too small and it will always be accepted by those truly in need 🙂
Purrs,Georgia,Julie and JJ
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An excellent and beautiful story, thank you!
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Penny, that is a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing it.
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Penny, that was an excellent story, and we believe it to be true.The feeling of giving is so wonderful, once you start, you never want to stop. And we think it is okay to keep your kick stick for yourself. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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A most excellent story and hang on to your kick stick, Penny!
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No worries, Penny. You hold onto that Kick Stix. You give every day by just being you. Luvs.
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Love the kitty photo ~ (we call that kitty a Money Kitty ~) nice story too ~
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aka (A Creative Harbor)
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That’s a great story, Penny, but no, you don’t have to give your favorite things away! ♥
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Penny you have the BEST tips EVER!
Hugs, Teddy
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Thank you for the story, Penny. And I agree, you should hold onto that toy!
You’re welcome 🙂