Parshas Noach (5764)

Bs”d

Parshas Noach (5764)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

That Hashem selected the element of water as a means of retribution to the wicked generation of the Mabul is noteworthy.  R’ Chayim Vital explains that the element of water is the source of all lusts.  The Divine selection of water is a sign that the root of the wickedness was the lack of control of material desires.

We now have a unique insight to why the waters of the Yam Suf parted in the merit of Yosef HaTzaddik, since he excelled in his superb control over his lust.  Often, the overindulgence in lust blinds us to what would be obvious spiritual insights.  We should all be inspired to strive for this control and have the utmost of success.

Have a wonderful week.