Bs”d
Parshas Behaaloscha (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
The significance of the commandment of the daily lighting of the Menorah can be appreciated and understood with the Medrash (15:4) in our sedra that states that the Menorah brings Divine assistance in our constant battle with the embellishments of the yetzer hara, the satan, the source of our constant spiritual tests.
The daily requirement for the lighting reflects the need for constant reminders of our basic ideals and goals. We absolutely require constant inspiration to the very ideals that we believe in and aspire to, yet without the constant and consistent chizuk—strengthening and stimulation, we sink from great spiritual giants to aimless irresponsible, empty, wicked and weak dodos.
Hashem created our makeup with this need. This is such an absolutely crucial and critical message from the commandment to light the Menorah daily. Behaaloscha—lift yourself.
Have a wonderful Shabbos.