Braking Point

“And Hashem spoke to Moshe after the death of Aharon’s two sons, when they drew near before Hashem and died.” (Vayikra 16:1)

January 2010: Chrysler recalls 24,000 vehicles due to a defective brake part that could cause sudden unexpected failure.

February 2010: Toyota recalls nine million Prius models worldwide following reports of fatal accidents involving potentially defective Toyota brakes. 

March 2010: Honda recalls 412,000 vehicles due to soft brakes that have caused accidents.

These reports remind me of an anecdote that Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky shared. He noticed a sign posted on the bus: “Driver, check your brakes before beginning to drive.”