+ Type: Short Story
Author: Peninnah Schram
Publish Date: 2008
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Reflection: This Jewish story really captures the true meaning of selflessness using symbolism. It uses the pomegranate as a symbol for material objects, and shows that in order for an act to be considered truly altruistic, one must be willing to give up something of their own. If nothing is given up & you're left with the same as before, it is not true giving. +
+ Author: Peninnah Schram
Publish Date: 2008
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Reflection: This Jewish story really captures the true meaning of selflessness using symbolism. It uses the pomegranate as a symbol for material objects, and shows that in order for an act to be considered truly altruistic, one must be willing to give up something of their own. If nothing is given up & you're left with the same as before, it is not true giving. +