A rabbi sat against a wall and watched the crowd pass by, the wealthy gave great gifts of gold, a widow caught his eye. She gave two copper coins that day, a gift so small and slight. A penny's worth in Palestine was precious in her sight. Our teacher called us to his side and said her gift was small, was greater than the lavish gifts, because she gave her all. The wealthy gave their heavy sums from an abundant store. The widow, in her poverty, had given so much more.