The expression "skin in the game" was made famous by billionaire Warren Buffett, who always invested personally in the companies he recommended to others. As we read this week's Torah portion, it spells out clearly God's "investment" in Israel's success, and what He expected on their part to fulfill His purposes for her and the nations. God has some expectations for us, too, that we have "skin in the game", the investment of our lives in representing Him. Let's talk about it.