Thursday, July 12, 2007

Wonders 23 - Timely Miracle

When a child comes out into the airspace of this world , its mouth which had been closed until now opens up & its navel which had been open is sealed. Without this switch one could not remain alive.
Yevomos 71b
Why did Hashem cause two parts of the body to switch their functions ? Why not have the same mouth gain nourishment before & after birth ?

When a person takes care of his physical needs we thank Hashem - Who created a person with wisdom. The Shulchan Oruch Siman 6 has many insights on the meaning of the great wisdom we should thank for.
One pshat includes this unique miraculous switch we need to always be grateful for.
Now may be a good time for a gem of Torah study.
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