
This parsha among many issues deals with fraud and usuary and the Midrash brings up the story of prophet Ezekiel and the raising of the dry bones in the Dura valley. These slayed members of the tribe of Ephraim (whose color is green) were brought back to life, their bones rising and covered with sinews and organs with mouths open to receive the breath of life from Hashem. But there was one skeleton that was not revived. When Ezekiel asked why, he was told that this was a person who took advantage of others in monetary dealings. One wonders if the current exploiters in finance will also be reduced to bones.