Smini Atzeres 5773
by Mordechai Dolinsky
For we who wish to attempt to connect with the true values of ruchnius of the time the climax of the ending of Succos and the ushering in of Shmini Atzeres has very special significance and meaning.
Wish you all a meaningful and simchadike yomtov, both are one and all.
Bs”d
Shmimi Atzeres (5770)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
Hashem gave us on Rosh Hashana through the shofar the ability to go into the inner sanctum as the Kohain Gadol on Yom Kippur the the Kodshai Kodshim. On Shabbos Rosh Hashana (as this year), we can do it even without the shofar as our Avos were able to fulfill the mitzvos without the tools.
The succah gives us likewise this awesome opportunity of extreme closeness with Hashem similar to the above. On Shmini Atzeres we have the opportunity to do all the above without any tools, just us and Hashem. Awesome for all of us that understand and appreciate.
All the blessing of the Yom Tov and a wonderful Shabbos.
Bs”d
Shmini Atzeres (5769)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
Succos and Shmini Atzeres are extentins of Rosh Hashanah, the great time of judgment. Shmini Atzeres is the climax. It is the yom tov of joy despite the judgment. The greatest test to be judged on is the service of simcha in Hashem and His Torah.
Yom Tov sameach v’ hayisa ach sameach.
Bs”d
Simchas Torah (5767)
One of the deepest ideas of all of our hashkafos is that Hashem and the Torah are one and the absolute way to cling to Hashem is to attach oneself to Hashem’s Torah. We see a realization of this deep concept by the celebration of all Clal Yisroel of simchas Torah. This is really an invitation by Hashem to
celebrate with Himself.
Have a wonderful Yom Tov. And Shabbos.
Bs”d
Simchas Torah (5766)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
Dancing with the sefer Torah is an awesome, significant, deep act, which one can participate in only after the preparation of basking in the Shcinah of the scach of the Succa.
Have a true Simchas Torah.
Bs”d
Zos HaBracha-Simchas Torah (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky
“Vizorach Misaier Lamo”—Rashi quotes the Chazal of the offer from Hashem to bnei Esav and Yishmael for the Torah and their refusal. Elsewhere is explained their objections were the commandments against murder and theft. R’ Chayim Volozhin sharply points out that it wasn’t just a cold refusal but rather these commandments interfered with their respective means of livelihood. He then points out how much care must be taken on our part not to be negligent in our obligations to the Torah with the rationalization that it is interfering with our parnassa, for it would chas v’shalom echo the voices of Yishmael and Esav.
This is a very timely message for the time that we are rejoicing with the Torah.
Have a lovely Shabbos, a joyous Yom Tov and a wonderful year.
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