[Avodah] Ramp On!

[Richard Wolberg]

The last sentence of the portion of Yisro states that ramps should  
lead to the altar. (Exodus 20:23)
Why are ramps used and not steps?  There are different reasons given,  
but the one I like most is that the Torah
already had sensitivity for the handicapped.

Our task is to learn from the ramps that led to the altar in the  
tabernacle. They teach that we must make sure
that all people can face the door and be welcomed making their way in  
-- either by foot, walker or wheelchair.
ri
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