Poseik Safeik

Beshalach

Gematrias are brilliant. Gematrias are fun.
Providing a pearl of wisdom, for old and young.

This parsha speaks of the nation of Amaleik, as evil as evil can be.
Amaleik bigematria equals the word safaik, (doubt), a valuable lesson to us indeed.

"Amaleik": "ayin," "mem," "lamed," and "kuf" equals 240 and "safeik": "samech," "peih," and "kuf," does too.
Amaleikim are terrible, but it can be terrible when doubts arise, and one is forced to choose.

Like having to choose the right doctor, surgeon, or medical treatment plan of any kind,
Which can induce fear, guilt, and indecisiveness and even frazzle the mind.

Just how to cure a loved one, just which path to take
'I am so scared. Am I making a mistake?'

Shidduchim can be torturous. Will  he or she make a good husband or wife?
'This is the most important, decision of my life!'

'Am I choosing the right profession, or yeshiva for my son?'
Because a school will mold my son's personality, when all is said and done.

Dear reader, there is only one thing which I can advise.
It is from the Torah, and it is very  wise.

The words "psak" and "safeik" have the same letters.
(The letters "samech" and "peah" are interchanged, but remain together.)

A poseik (religious authority) will give a psak whether an eiruv is kosher, or on a life and death decision.
With confidence, surety, and precision.

You ask a question of a poseik, who is sometimes young or sometimes older.
Which provides relief, because the safeik is now upon his shoulders!

Yes medical decisions or decisions about dating are anguishing, and "no walk in the park,"
But if you ask your rav (or poseik), you are no longer in the dark.

True, you're probably not going to ask a shailah about by your next simcha what to serve.
But, about the serious doubts, by all means ask, it's a G-d given right which you deserve!