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Mohawk Smartstrand vs Smartstrand Silk
I want to go with the Mohawk Smartstrand. I found a carpet I am interested in, Serenity or Contentment (same carpet different weight), but it is the Smartstrand Silk. I cannot figure out how to find a similar carpet in the plain Smartstrand line. The Mohawk customer service line is not helpful. And their website it terrible to navigate. I tried searching by color (Flaxen) but that didn't get me anywhere either.
I have been to my two local stores, one of which is where I found the Serenity/Contentment, but neither of them have a similar carpet in the Smartstrand line. Basically, I am looking for a multi-color (beiges) cut pile carpet. Any suggestions? I can try other stores, but they are all at least 45 minutes away and there is no guarantee they have what I am looking for. If I had a couple of names of lines to look at, I could try calling to see if they have them or getting one of the local stores to order me samples.
FYI, SmartStrand Silk is a premium soft carpet. SmartStrand carpet will not be AS soft as SmartStrand Silk carpet, but is still incredibly soft. Just a disclaimer lol
Serenity and Contentment are similar base, difference is that one has a heavier spec weight. I would try looking up fleck carpets like Longboat Key, Appalachian Trail &or Roswell Station, I think they will be similar to what you're looking for. Worth a shot!
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Thanks for the suggestions. Appalachian Trail may work. The other two appear to be friezes, which are too long for me. That seems to be what I am running into, the fleck carpets are mainly friezes and it is difficult to find the ones that aren't friezes.

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Richard Sherman and Patrick Peterson combined to allow 8 touchdown passes in 2013. Peterson gave up seven of those.— Cody Swartz (@cbswartz5) July 30, 2014
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Inspect My Greenhouse Plans Please
I'm going to build a 12x12 greenhouse. I'm going to use pressure treated wood which I'll paint white before construction. I'm looking to buy 16" fan and two 16" motorized vents set which I found online at ACF Greenhouses. I'm in New Orleans, so there is no chance of snow accumulation on the roof. However, we do get just enough cold snaps to kill our potted tropical trees. I'd also like to use this to start seedlings in January. Heating the greenhouse will be done with the same portable propane heater that kept my 10x12 HFGH warm (above 50-degrees) during this past winter's cold snap.
Here are my greenhouse plans (hot-linked at the bottom of this message if you don't want to cut and paste):
I did my best to draw these to scale using Illustrator. There are 4 images for the front, back, side, and detail.
Here are my questions:
Diagonal Braces: Are my diagonal braces large enough? What lumber and length would you recommend? I don't know how to brace the front. I'm guessing a turnbuckle will eventually pull itself out of the wood.
Panels: I'm looking to use clear corrugated roofing panels (Suntuf at Home Depot). Should I place them between the studs or fully on the exterior?
Fan/Vent: I found the motor/vent combo at ACF Greenhouses. Any better recommendations?
Door: Is it okay that I'm going to use a 36" glass/aluminum storm door?
Windows: I have no windows in the design. Should I? How about if I put in 2 - 2'x2' windows in the roof?
Electrical: I'm going to wire this to a storage shed which is about 5 feet from the greenhouse site. I need to know what I'll need to do to the shed's circuitry to run an exterior grade line to the new greenhouse.
Interior Condensation: My plans are to have the panels inset between the studs. The roof panels will meet the side wall top at the outer edge of the lumber. This allows for easy run-off of water. However, it occurs to me that this will also encourage interior condensation to run to, and collect at, the same top rail. Will this be a problem? Then again, if I'm thinking about inset panels, they'll run onto the wall base. I'm going to have to rethink that.
Misc: Anything else you can say about my plans?
Here is a link that might be useful:
I built a similar 12x12 greenhouse from 2x4 treated lumber, but I painted after framing before glazing. Don't forget to use a good oil-based primer coat before painting. I have been through 2 years including 60 mph winds, 8" of snow, and 100+ F summer temps satisfactorily.
I have some suggestions for you to consider. First, most GH owners would recommend twin-wall polycarbonate glazing. Second, you can stiffen and insulate the greenhouse by covering north wall with 1/2" treated plywood with 2" foam insulation panels. They come in 2'x8' panels which fit nicely if you space your 2x4s properly. You can do the same (with smaller benefit) by enclosing the bottom 2-3' of the side walls (as kneewalls). Little useful sunlight enters here. Third, with these changes, you don't need diagonal braces. Nor do you need cross braces on the rafters if the 12' peak length is not exceeded. I recommend using galvanized nail-on straps (not sure what they're called) at the peak and other ends of the rafters to hold the joints together. With primer and 2 coats of exterior paint, these have held up well so far.
Now for condensation, venting, etc.... you will need good internal circulation fans to reduce mold/fungus problems. I think you will want the roof-glazing to overhang the sides by ~1' to keep rain out. Also, I think you will want to attach the glazing panels to the exterior of the studs/rafters and cover the joints with aluminum T-bars. Then, seal the seams with silicone. I suggest you look at the construction details at http://www.cloudtops.com/polycarbonate_verolite.htm. You will also have to provide some means of maintaining high enough humidity when you heat in winter: misters, foggers, etc.
If you plan to keep any plants in the GH during summer, you will need shadecloth, misters/foggers for cooling, and larger exhaust fan.
Other thoughts on your specific questions: By windows I think you mean roof vents. This will be needed for summer use. See how on-line GH vendors do it, especially the automatic open/close devices. I built mine from 1x2s but I have trouble sealing from rain. The glass/aluminum door is fine. Check your local building code or hire a licensed electrician to do the electricity business safely/legally.
I will gladly answer questions and will welcome comments by others correcting or improving upon my comments.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll look into a supply of twin-wall poly panels. If the cost is too high compared to clear single pane poly corrugated panels, I may not upgrade. Bear in mind, I get snow once every 5-10 years. My propane heater is up to the task despite drafts. I've even had PVC hoop greenhouses which were covered in 6-mil poly sheeting that kept everything nicely above 50-degrees with 30-degree winter nights.
As for the plywood, can I do that with just 3 feet all around and forgo the diagonal bracing? My yard runs East/West and the GH will be on the south line of the property. Thus, the north side of the GH will have maximum visibility to the yard. I want to minimize ugly.
Framing: I've looked at the framing hangers at Lowes. They have some very good ones for hanging the rafters; connecting them to the peak ridge of the roof and the top rail of the side walls. Some actually have the word "Hurricane" in their description. I'll use similar connectors at the base of the walls.
As for ventilation, I used a calculator at:
to determine the fan size. Their 16" fan should handle that volume of air. However, I'm wondering if I'd only be running the fan at maximum capacity to do this. If that's so, then I should move up to a 20" fan so that the motor will only be working in the middle of it's range.
I've saved the four roof vent panels from the HFGH that I had last winter. I'm going to see if I can't rig something to make it fit the design and be waterproof too. ACF Greenhouses has temperature triggered automatic openers.
Electric: There is a storage shed within 10 feet of the greenhouse site with electric outlets. If I tie into the shed's power supply, what exists in the world of GFI circuitry for doing so? I've added outlets within the house by just daisy-chaining from one outlet to the next. I know that is WRONG for connecting an exterior curcuit (the GH) to an interior circuit (the shed). I imagine it's a similar daisy chain, but the greenhouse goes to a GFI device contained within the shed's interior which is hooked into the shed's power.
Here is a link that might be useful: ACF Greenhouse Fan calculator
Check out the framing of these commercial kits (see link below). I used these as the basis to convince the county building inspector to approve my design.
I can't guess whether the poly panels you use will provide as much stiffening of the frame as the polycarbonate twin-wall panels. If so, kneewalls on 4 sides is ok.
I have no comment on the safety of outdoor electrical designs except follow the code or hire a licensed electrician.
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I'm putting glass flowers that I cut out of stained glass on a metal mailbox. Just a few flowers maybe some leaves and stems, nothing else. Will grout stay on the mailbox since it will not be "sandwhiched" in between pieces? Like on the outside edges on the glass. I've made one before but used tan colored silicone to make it look like grout. Looks great but was the biggest sticky mess and said I wouldn't do it again. Oh and I did paint the mailbox first. I'm just thinking the grout wont stay on. Any thoughts on this?


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An optical identification element. The optical identification element is associated with an object and includes encoded or stored information associated with the object. The optical identification element includes an optical assembly that generates electrical power in response to incident light from a reader. The generated electrical power is used by the optical identification element to at least retrieve the data and then transmit the data back to the reader optically.
1. An optical identification element, comprising:
a first chip that includes identification information and responds to signals that request the identification information; and
a second chip in communication with the first chip, the second chip including:
an optical receiver that receives incoming optical signals from an identification reader device; and
an optical transmitter that transmits outgoing optical signals containing the identification information provided by the first chip,
wherein the outgoing optical signals includes light in a region of the electromagnetic spectrum that is invisible to human observation.
2. The optical identification element of
3. The optical identification element of
4. The optical identification element of
5. The optical identification element of
6. The optical identification element of
provides electrical power to the first chip to permit the first chip to operate; and
provides an electrical signal to the first chip to request the identification information that is encoded on the first chip.
7. The optical identification element of
8. A method of using the optical identification element of
receiving an incoming optical signal from the identification reader device that includes a request for the identification information; and
transmitting an outgoing optical signal to the identification reader device that includes the requested identification information.
9. The optical identification element of
10. In a system that tracks information associated with objects, an optical identification element for use in tracking the information, the optical identification element comprising:
a first chip including an optical assembly, the optical assembly generating electrical power in response to incident light, wherein the optical assembly further comprises a light emitting element; and
a second chip that provides data management for information stored in the second chip, wherein a reader collects the information from the second chip by generating the incident light,
wherein the light emitting element of the optical assembly is configured to emit light at an infrared frequency.
11. The optical identification element of
a semiconductor structure that includes a plurality of photodiodes that generate current in response to a first wavelength of the incident light and wherein the light emitting element is included in the semiconductor structure and comprises a laser that emits light at a second wavelength.
12. The optical identification element of
13. The optical identification element of
14. The optical identification element of
15. The optical identification element of
16. The optical identification element of
17. The optical identification element of
18. The optical identification element of
19. The optical identification element of
20. The optical identification element of
21. The optical identification element of
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/675,679 filed Apr. 28, 2005, which application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
1. The Field of the Invention
This invention relates to identification systems. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to optical identification elements that receive incoming optical signals and transmit outgoing optical signals that contain identification information.
2. Background and Relevant Art
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a relatively new technology that, in recent years, has been widely adopted in a variety of applications, and is helping to revolutionize how consumers shop, how inventory is managed, and even how we keep ourselves, our children and our communities safe and secure.
Radio frequency identification operates by embedding a silicon chip (i.e., a �RFID chip�) into the fabric, skin or packaging of the device or physical item to be tracked or identified. Once the RFID chip is in place, a reasonably strong radio frequency (RF) beam is emitted, typically in the range of 1 GHz. The RF beam in effect surrounds the device, and energy from the beam is used to temporarily power or energize the RFID chip. As the RFID chip is energized, the chip eventually (typically in a fraction of a second) sends out its own RF beam back to a receiver, again typically in the range of about 1 GHz. The RF signal transmitted from the energized RFID chip includes encoded data, which permits identification information to be received by the receiver. In general, the RF signal emitted from the RFID chip can be used to verify the presence or existence of a device tagged with an RFID chip, to identify the physical location of the tagged device, to obtain information stored in the RFID chip, or to perform a combination of these operations.
One of the drawbacks of RFID systems relates to security. In many RFID systems, security and privacy is a concern because the RFID chips can be read using radio devices. When using RFID devices, users do not always have control over when the RFID chip is read or necessarily have the ability to prevent others from reading the RFID chip.
These and other limitations are overcome by embodiments of the invention, which relate to optical identification systems. An optical identification (ID) element can be embedded into or connected to the fabric, skin or packaging of an object. The optical ID element is optically read and can be adapted for use with different frequencies.
In one embodiment, an optical ID element is used for tracking information associated with an object. The optical ID element includes a first chip with an optical assembly. The optical assembly generates a voltage in response to incident light from a reader. The optical assembly also includes a light emitting element that can be used to convey data to the reader. A second chip provides data management for information stored in the second chip and the reader collects the information from the data management. The power generated by the incident light enables the optical ID element to optically transmit the encoded and/or stored data back to the reader.
These and other advantages and features of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.
To further clarify the above and other advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
The present invention relates to identification devices that operate in the optical domain (e.g., in the visual or in the IR or other near-visual portions of the spectrum) and can be used to perform most of the functions conventionally performed by RFID systems, as well as be applied to new applications. The basic optical identification device includes two chips that are stacked together to form a single element. The resulting optical identification element (hereinafter �optical ID element�) can be as small as 1 mm3 or smaller, and as basic semiconductor processes continue to improve, can in the future be adapted to be much smaller.
One of the two chips is a pure complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device that manages the identification information, receives data from incoming optical signals, and provides data that is to be encoded in outgoing optical signals. The CMOS chip interfaces with the other chip, which, in one embodiment, is an optical device that includes 1) a photodetector that receives light to locally create energy and to receive data, if it has been sent, and 2) a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) that can generate and transmit an optical signal.
The optical device that is part of the optical ID element is a semiconductor chip that, as noted above, includes both a photodiode and a laser. During operation, the photodetector receives an incoming signal (e.g., an IR beam emitted by a reader device). The incoming signal, under the photovoltaic effect, generates current in the photodiode of the optical device that is sufficient to provide electrical power for the CMOS chip and to provide electrical power to bias the laser included in the optical device. Thus, the incoming signal received by the photodetector is converted to electrical energy that powers the optical ID element.
The optical ID elements of the invention have several advantages compared with conventional RFID chips. For example, communicating with RFID chips requires specialized RF transmission and receiver equipment. In contrast, there are already in existence tens or hundreds of millions or more devices that can be conveniently adapted to operate as ID readers that can operate with the optical ID elements of the invention. Moreover, it is likely that these devices will be even more common in the coming years.
In particular, many existing mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, and other portable or wireless devices include ports that operate using the Infrared Data Association standards (i.e., �IRDA ports�). The optical ID elements of the invention can be adapted to operate on the infrared frequencies used by the IRDA ports of these existing devices. This feature of the invention can be leveraged to enable vast numbers of existing and future devices to perform substantially any functions previously performed only by RFID systems with specialized equipment, as well as numerous other functions. For instance, existing mobile telephones can become optical ID element receivers that can check prices of goods in stores, purchase goods, identify counterfeit goods, etc.
In addition, the cost of obtaining optical ID elements is generally competitive with the cost of RFID chips. Because the receivers and transmitters in the transceiver chip of the optical ID elements are used only infrequently for very short periods of time, the quality and longevity of the receiver and transmitter elements do not need to meet the standards that currently exist for communication and data network optical transceivers that are used sometimes continuously for long periods of time.
Because the optical ID elements generally operate only when they are visible to the ID receivers, the optical ID elements can be placed in packages that are transparent to the optical wavelength (e.g., infrared) associated with the signals received by and emitted from the optical ID elements. Similarly, however, conventional RFID devices operate generally only in devices that are transparent to RF wavelengths. The overall chip package of the optical ID elements of the invention can be small and molded.
In addition, the optical ID elements of the invention address and overcome many of the privacy concerns associated with conventional RFID chips. Because the optical ID elements of the invention operate in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, or in adjacent regions, such as infrared, it is generally relatively easy for those who possess devices tagged with the optical ID elements to know whether they can be read. In particular, if an optical ID element of the invention is not visible to the eye, it generally will not be read (i.e., cannot be read by unauthorized individuals). Thus, those who possess tagged devices can know when the ID elements can be read and can decide when the devices are to be read (i.e., by making the optical ID elements visible). Moreover, the optical ID elements can be programmed and changed. Strong encryption is possible with the optical ID elements, and they can be used as platform for tagging devices in a networked environment for purposes other than simply ID tracking.
The Figures more fully illustrate embodiments of the invention.
The optical ID element 102 is activated by a reader 106 using light 104. As described previously, the light 104 may be generated from IRDA ports of many devices including cellular telephones and personal digital assistants. The optical ID element 102 can be formed such that the wavelength of the light 104 emitted by the reader 106 activates the optical components of the optical ID element 102.
The common availability of IRDA ports on many devices ensures that readers are readily available. In addition, embodiments of the invention can take advantage of the capabilities of these readers. Cellular telephones, for example, can be used to place telephone calls that use the collected data to verify or authenticate an object.
The information stored by the optical ID element 102 and retrieved by the reader 106 can be used to track and update inventory data. The information stored on the optical ID element 102, however, is not necessarily limited to inventory data. For example, the data stored by the optical ID element 102 can include price data, verification data, counterfeit protection data, sale restriction data, and the like. When the reader 106 is a cellular telephone, for instance, the retrieval of data from the optical ID element 102 can include a telephone number and an encrypted identifier that can be used to verify the authenticity of the object 100.
More generally, the optical ID element 102 may further include additional sensors that have the ability to store data. For example, a temperature sensor may be incorporated and periodically read such that the temperature data can also be read by the reader 106. The power for the sensor incorporated into the optical ID element 102 can be from a battery, or as described below, from the optical ID element itself when optical energy of the appropriate frequency is incident on the optical ID element 102. The inclusion of additional sensors may be application dependent and/or cost dependent as well. The data obtained from the optical ID element 102 by the reader 106 may also be encrypted.
Once information has been collected by the reader 106, the reader 106 may transmit the data to a server system 108, which may update a database 110 based on the collected data, access the database for additional information based on the collected data, and the like or any combination thereof. In an inventory scenario, the optical ID element 102 may be read during a sale or during delivery of the product, which results in an update to the inventory database 110. A price scan, on the other hand, may collect information used to obtain the current price from the database 110.
The communication between the reader 106 and the server system 108 can occur using wireless networks (WiFi, cellular RF networks, Bluetooth, etc.) Also, the reader 106 may store the collected data, which is then downloaded at a later time to the server system 108. Thus, a reader can be used to collect data from multiple optical ID elements before transmitting the collected data. In one example, a cellular telephone may have access to the optical ID element 102 to check the price of the object 100, while only a reader 106 that has authority can use the collected information to update inventory. This expands the use of the optical ID element 102 while still providing protection and controlling access to the data stored by the optical ID element 102. Thus, the light emitted by the reader can also include codes or encrypted data that can be used to authenticate the reader or to determine the permissions of the reader 106. In this manner, the data stored by the optical ID element can be read only when authorized and privacy concerns can be ameliorated.
Thus, the light generated by a reader and incident on the optical assembly 202 generates voltage and current that can be used by the data management 204. As previously indicated, the incident light can also be modulated to verify access and/or program the data management 204. Using the provided power from the optical assembly 202, the data management may access the object data 206 and transmit the object data using the light transmitting aspect of the optical assembly 202. The data management 204 is, in one embodiment, a CMOS device or chip that manages information and signals.
The data management 204, when receiving power (in the form of voltage and/or current) from the optical assembly 202, can generate the signals needed to convey information to the reader 106, access encoded data, write to memory, and the like or any combination thereof. The data can be conveyed to a reader 106 by modulating a light generating device included in the optical assembly. In this case, the optical assembly also includes a VCSEL or other light emitting device that can be powered by the current or voltage generated in response to input light from the reader 106. The data management 204 can connect with the optical assembly 202 in a manner that permits the light to be modulated and thus collected by the reader 106. Alternatively, the data management 204 may include sensors as well as RF components that can be activated via the reader 106 as described above.
The voltage generated by the photodiodes 208 may also bias the laser 210 such that the laser 210 emits light 214 that may be focused by the lens 216 and read by the reader 106. The data management 204 can generate a control signal 218 that controls the transistor 212. The ability to control the state of the transistor 212 enables the light 214 emitted by the laser 210 to be modulated. This is one illustration of how a reader can collect information from an optical ID element. Examples of optical devices that can provide the functions described above and that can be used in optical ID elements according to the invention are described and illustrated in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2004/0208600 A1 and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2003/0223756 A1, which are both incorporated herein by reference.
The optical ID element 102 can be integrated into a single IC (integrated circuit) or can be implemented using two ICs. Further, the optical assembly, including the photodiodes and laser, can be a monolithic structure. The wavelength generated by the laser 210 can be the same as or different from the wavelength used by the photodiodes 208 to generate current.
Advantageously, a user can control when the optical ID elements are read, and other users cannot read the optical ID element without the user's knowledge.
The optical ID element 102 can be very small. For example, the optical ID element 102 can be placed inconspicuously into jewelry (e.g., watches and the like) and used to foil counterfeiters. Even assuming that a counterfeiter could place a chip into the counterfeit jewelry, the chip would be very unlikely to have the numbers needed to authenticate the corresponding jewelry. A purchaser could use their cell phone to read the optical ID element and verify the dialog with a watch by placing a call or SMS message to a server at the manufacturer to verify authenticity.
Embodiments of the invention can also be practiced where the VCSEL and the photodiodes are separate and not a monolithic structure. CMOS structures can be very small (currently on the order of 45 nanometers for the next node). As a result, a single silicon cell on the chip could provide the power and only a VCSEL is needed to complete the overall device. The photodiode/Rx could be integrated on the CMOS chip itself. For a 45 nanometer, a chip likely needs on the order of 0.45 Volts for operation and about 0.5 Volts is generated in a single Si photocell.
The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The following claims are presented to illustrate various novel features of the present invention. The claims are not exhaustive of the embodiments of the invention, nor are they to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. Moreover, the invention disclosed in detail herein can be defined with other claims, including those that will be included in any related non-provisional applications that will be filed during the pendency of this application.
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"V'Hanesiim Heiviu es Avnei HaShoham v'es Avnei HaMiluim – And the Princes [of the Jews] brought the Shoham Stones and the Miluim Stones" (Shemos 35:27). The Torah relates how the Nessiim, the leaders of each tribe, donated the precious stones that were worn by the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) in his priestly garments, the Ephod and the Choshen.
Rashi, quoting the Midrash, notes the contrast between the gifts of these stones and the korbanos (sacrifices) that the Nessiim brought at the inauguration of the Mizbeach (Altar). The Torah relates how the Nessiim were the first to contribute sacrifices on the Mizbeach (Bamidbar 7:1), while in this week's parshah, their donations of the valuable stones were made only after all the materials for the mishkan were contributed.
Rashi says that when Moshe invited Bnei Yisroel to begin donating items for the building of the Mishkan, the Nessiim assumed an extremely supportive role. They informed Moshe that they would like to allow all individuals to donate to the Mishkan and they would then provide all the remaining materials needed for its completion. As it turned out, however, the people were extremely inspired, and brought everything necessary for construction of the Mishkan in a few short days. Since the Nessiim delayed in actually giving their contribution, all that was left for them to provide were the precious stones.
Growing From Errors
Rashi comments that the word Nessiim in this one place (Shemos 35:27) is spelled without the letter "Yud" that it usually has, due to the lethargic manner in which the Nessiim brought their donations. (In many instances in the Torah, a missing letter in the narrative of a person's actions indicates a flaw of sorts in the person or persons being described.) To their credit, Rashi points out, the Nessiim learned the lesson of this incident, and were the first to donate korbanos at the inauguration of the Mizbeach.
At first glance, however, it would seem that the Nessiim acted properly. They offered their complete, unwavering support to Moshe and then stepped back and allowed the others to participate. Imagine the following scenario. A synagogue president mounts the pulpit one Shabbos morning and announces that the shul will be undertaking a campaign to construct a new synagogue for the community. A wealthy man pulls him aside later that day and privately instructs him to begin building immediately. He assures the president that he will personally provide any missing funds needed to complete the project. The president would be stunned – and overjoyed!
The Nessiim seemed to reply to Moshe's request for donations in a similar fashion. What was "missing" in their response? Why was the letter "Yud" missing from their title? Finally, how was their donation of the stones an appropriate action for them to take at this time?
The Kli Yakar explains that the Nessiim were guilty of underestimating the sincerity of Klal Yisroel by thinking that they would not contribute generously to the call of Moshe. A true leader must believe in his people. The Nessiim should have stepped forward at that historic moment, offered the first donation, and inspired the other people by their personal example.
The Kli Yakar explains that that touch of superiority in the attitude of the Nessiim resulted in the departure of the letter "Yud" of Hashem's name from the title of Nessiim. (The Gemaramentions on several occasions that Hashem's presence is found in the company of humility.)
The Nessiim internalized the lessons they learned from the experience of their delayed contribution. They were the first to offer korbanos the moment the Mizbeach was inaugurated. (The Chofetz Chaimpoints out that in Parshas Naso, the Torahrepeats again and again the exact gift that each Nasi brought to the Mishkan, even though each and every sacrifice was exactly the same as the others. He explains that the Torah is teaching us the great value of working together, selflessly, for the honor of Hashem.)
Looking up to the Kohen Gadol
I would like to propose that the Nessiim offered the precious stones worn by the Kohen Gadol as recognition of the lessons that they learned from this incident. They sought to direct their attention and the focus of future generation of Jews to the Kohen Gadol – the spiritual leader of Hashem's people. Simple folk and kings alike would turn to the stones on his Choshen Mishpat for direction and advice. By donating these stones, they validated the primacy of Hashem's word in our daily lives, and the need to actively seek the guidance of Torah leaders on matters of importance.
How ironic and fitting it is that the stones that were donated as a result of the initial actions of the Nessiim bear the names of the Shevatim (tribes) but no mention of the donors of these incredibly expensive gifts. The individual names of the Nessiim are, however, read each year in Parshas Naso; as we remember their inspired and selfless acts of generosity.
The Nessiim teach us timeless lessons through their recorded actions – to lead when the opportunity for a mitzvah is at hand, to reflect when an [even well-intentioned] error is made, to correct our course at the earliest opportunity, and to turn to Torah leaders for direction in our lives.
Princes, indeed.
Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is the founder and dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam of Monsey, and the founder and director of Agudath Israel's Project Y.E.S.
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About the Author: Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is founder and dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam and founder and director of Agudath Israel's Project Y.E.S.
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Mainebiz, BDN Report on AHI Grant to Develop Land-Based Aquafarm
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