GEN1158 With the notable exception of Kind David, Jewish history has no famous conquerors. Conquering space has never been a Jewish pastime.   But utilizing time well is a crucial tenet of Judaism.   Our famous men are great Sages who were celebrated for using their time wisely, devoting it to the service of God and humanity, and acquiring knowledge and wisdom.   Similarly, the Bible records that Abraham “was elderly, filled with days”[this verse]. Most people’s lives are measured in years, But Abraham’s was measured in days, since he impregnated every moment with meaning and purpose.  He never squandered a day.  To go to a holy place, one must undertake a long and arduous journey, leaving behind family and home.  But to enter into a holy time, man need only remain passive, in his natural surroundings, until the sacred moment overtakes him. … The lesson for each of us in our daily lives is to remember the preciousness of the moment.   BOTEACH 156