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Parshas Acharai – Shabbos HaGadol – Erev Pesach (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
The sons of Aharon were punished for something for which the commandment was not yet given. It was because they understood themselves that it shouldn’t have been done. We are held responsible for all we comprehend on our own which is right or wrong.
This is perhaps the most important Shabbos of the year. We receive spiritual gifts of understanding (hashpaos) for Pesach since it occurs in this week, which is the foundation of everything. Perhaps this is the reason it is called Shabbos HaGadol.
Use every moment of Pesach for the purpose that it was given which is to grow and be inspired in Emuna.
Chag Kasher V’Sameach and have a wonderful Shabbos.