Parshas Acharai (5771)

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Parshas Acharai (5771)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

The reverence of going into the Kodshei Kodshim is on account of the great intensity of the Shechina there.  Many issues came out from this including the guilt of the sons of Aharon.  It boils down to the realization of the awesome intensity the Creator of the world has to us and the true realization of this has infinite implications.

On Shabbos we receive the energy, power and tools that are needed for the week that follows.  Before us we have the night of 15 Nissan, the commemoration of the most open and clear demonstration of Hashem’s supreme control and Kingship.  This is the ultimate nourishment of the faith and belief we must live with to understand and fulfill His Will.  This Shabbos HaGadol is that awesome Shabbos.

Have a fulfilling, inspiring, joyous and wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Acharai – Shabbos HaGadol – Erev Pesach (5765)

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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.