Chabad Inspiration Ten Commandments. Faith vs Fact
Hi
Wishing you Gut Shabbos Candle Lighting today: 4:47pm
This Monday , 22 Shvat, is the Yortseit-Hillula of the Rebbe's wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson of blessed memory
The following is dedicated to honor the Rebbetzin's memory
A most powerful transformational moment in history was the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. We read it in this week's Torah portion. G-d revealed himself at Sinai to millions of Jews who personally witnessed the event
(Judaism is the only religion which is based on a factual divine public revelation event with millions of witnesses)
To this very day, the majority of the world population, identifies and is influenced by the Ten Commandments historic event. Perhaps one may ask: it would seem that at this once in history occasion, G-d would choose to deliver a speech which would wow the audience with his infinite wisdom
Yet, the Ten Commandments seem simple and logical. Some are so basic that even a child can easily agree with the logic. Don't murder, is a self understood law. So are many of the Ten Commandments
Seemingly, for such basics, there would be no need for a major historic speech with thunder and lightning and for G-d to make a big to-do public event with his revelation
So why the simplicity?
The Rebbe explains:
Life is a gift from the creator. The value of every life is infinite. Your life has real purpose. We were chosen for a mission
70 years ago, the world's most academically advanced nation, murdered six million Jews
Nazi Germany, may their name be erased. In Mein Kampf, Hitler rationalizes and justifies the holocaust. The brutal murder of innocent Jews. Men women and children
Nazi Gas chambers and crematoriums are shockingly acceptable in their sick mind. That can happen when the human mind is the boss. When the human mind is deciding the purpose and value of life
But as Jews , we believe that G-d commanded: Don't Murder! It's a divine commandment. It's not a suggestion. Not a human invention. We believe life is precious
Torah says: Each of us has a special role. No life is extra. No life is random. We each have a divine soul. A Neshomoh. Each one of us is a beloved child of our father in heaven
The Ten Commandments teach us: G-d gives life. G-d decides
You are G-d's child , so we strive to live accordingly. Celebrate your existence as
G-d's creation. Maximizing the opportunities of performing goodness and kindness. Torah and Mitzvot
The Rebbetzin selflessly devoted her life to the Jewish people. To lovingly care and help Am Yisroel
Our mother the queen
May her memory be a blessing. May we each merit to maximize life. Celebrating Yiddishkeit. Proud Jews. Educating and inspiring the young generation
In her honor let us do something special this Monday
Our good deeds live eternally and hasten the biblical promise of a world of peace. May we merit the happy news of Moshiach Now !
Lchayim
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Chabad Lubavitch
Westchester County
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com
Hi
Wishing you Gut Shabbos Candle Lighting today: 4:47pm
This Monday , 22 Shvat, is the Yortseit-Hillula of the Rebbe's wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson of blessed memory
The following is dedicated to honor the Rebbetzin's memory
A most powerful transformational moment in history was the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. We read it in this week's Torah portion. G-d revealed himself at Sinai to millions of Jews who personally witnessed the event
(Judaism is the only religion which is based on a factual divine public revelation event with millions of witnesses)
To this very day, the majority of the world population, identifies and is influenced by the Ten Commandments historic event. Perhaps one may ask: it would seem that at this once in history occasion, G-d would choose to deliver a speech which would wow the audience with his infinite wisdom
Yet, the Ten Commandments seem simple and logical. Some are so basic that even a child can easily agree with the logic. Don't murder, is a self understood law. So are many of the Ten Commandments
Seemingly, for such basics, there would be no need for a major historic speech with thunder and lightning and for G-d to make a big to-do public event with his revelation
So why the simplicity?
The Rebbe explains:
Life is a gift from the creator. The value of every life is infinite. Your life has real purpose. We were chosen for a mission
70 years ago, the world's most academically advanced nation, murdered six million Jews
Nazi Germany, may their name be erased. In Mein Kampf, Hitler rationalizes and justifies the holocaust. The brutal murder of innocent Jews. Men women and children
Nazi Gas chambers and crematoriums are shockingly acceptable in their sick mind. That can happen when the human mind is the boss. When the human mind is deciding the purpose and value of life
But as Jews , we believe that G-d commanded: Don't Murder! It's a divine commandment. It's not a suggestion. Not a human invention. We believe life is precious
Torah says: Each of us has a special role. No life is extra. No life is random. We each have a divine soul. A Neshomoh. Each one of us is a beloved child of our father in heaven
The Ten Commandments teach us: G-d gives life. G-d decides
You are G-d's child , so we strive to live accordingly. Celebrate your existence as
G-d's creation. Maximizing the opportunities of performing goodness and kindness. Torah and Mitzvot
The Rebbetzin selflessly devoted her life to the Jewish people. To lovingly care and help Am Yisroel
Our mother the queen
May her memory be a blessing. May we each merit to maximize life. Celebrating Yiddishkeit. Proud Jews. Educating and inspiring the young generation
In her honor let us do something special this Monday
Our good deeds live eternally and hasten the biblical promise of a world of peace. May we merit the happy news of Moshiach Now !
Lchayim
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Chabad Lubavitch
Westchester County
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com