The redemption of captives held for ransom takes precedence over sustaining the poor and clothing them. You do not find a mitzvah greater than the redemption of captives, for captivity is in the same category as famine, drought, or exposure, and one stands in danger to one's life. One who averts his eyes from redeeming [the captive] transgresses [the commandment], (Deut. 15:7) Do not harden your heart and shut your hand, and (Lev. 19:16) Do not stand upon the blood of your neighbor, and (Lev. 25:53) He shall not rule ruthlessly over him in your sight, and nullifies the commandment (Deut. 15:8) You must open your hand, and the commandment, (Lev. 25:36) Let him live by your side as your kinsman, and (Lev. 19:18) Love your fellow as yourself, and (Proverbs 24:11) If you refrained from rescuing those taken off to death, [those condemned to slaughter--if you say, "We knew nothing of it," surely He who fathoms hearts will discern], and many such sayings. You cannot find a greater mitzvah than the redemption of captives.
(5) When you see the donkey of your enemy lying under its burden and would refrain from raising it, you must nevertheless raise it with him.



“Seldom do a husband and wife have the same primary emotional love language. We tend to speak our primary love language and we become confused when our spouse does not understand what we are communicating. We are expressing our love, but the message does not come through because we are speaking what, to them, is a foreign language…five basic love languages…”
Five love languages, as explained by Jennie Steinberg, LMFT, LPCC, LMHC:
- Words of Affirmation– Giving compliments, expressing appreciation verbally, offering encouragement, saying the words “I love you.”
- Quality Time– Spending time with someone in a focused and present way (i.e. not binge-watching Netflix together but rather being attentive to one another), Practicing active listening
- Receiving Gifts– Giving physical objects to your partner, not necessarily expensive things, but things that are thoughtful and have the message of, “I was thinking of you.”
- Acts of Service– Doing helpful tasks, such as helping around the house
- Physical Touch– Including but not limited to... back rubs, holding hands...touching your partner’s shoulder, etc.
