Joy Violins & Ecstasy. פרשת תזריע מצורע תשפ״ג
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Joy Violins & Ecstasy
Happiness is a most desired wish of people around the world. The USA Declaration of Independence, July 4 1776, famously states “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”.
In Lekutei Torah -Tazria- the Alter Rebbe explains why the Torah says that certain punishments from Heaven are the result of not serving the Creator with joy and a happy heart.
The Alter Rebbe explains that it is not a punishment. It is just that when one removes the protective shield then consequently the person is exposed to certain dangers. Since no person is perfect and no person is without sin, therefore we all need Divine protection.
Serving G-d with joy and happiness is our protection. It shields us from negativity. Even if heaven forbid there is a negative heavenly decree, a person can cancel and override the negativity thru doing a Mitzvah with joy and happiness.
This gives us motivation and inspiration:
We have the ability to choose to do a Mitzvah with joy and happiness. The happiness breaks all boundaries. The joy of the Mitzvah is a gift which G-d gave us. It protects us.
As the Rebbe often quotes the Zohar which says that the way we project to Heaven is the way Heaven projects to us. Smile and be happy, celebrate your Jewish identity and your Jewish heritage. Do a Mitzvah with joy and happiness and you will be blessed with joy and happiness.
3 messages based on the teachings of the Rebbe:
1) “The soul of Chassidism is inspiration and ecstasy”. The Baal Shem Tov revealed the soul of Judaism. It is not enough to just robotically perform and adhere to Torah and Mitzvah. We must explore and uncover our inner soul. Our inner beauty.
We are blessed and fortunate and we can celebrate Jewish life with inspiration and ecstasy. Light the candle of your soul and you will enjoy every moment of life.
2) Our sages tell us that the violin of King David will have eight strings when Moshiach comes. The limited natural world was created in a cycle of seven. The number eight symbolizes the higher level which is not limited by nature.
Moshiach Is On His Way. Our job and mission is to be a partner with G-d and hasten the coming of Moshiach Now with additional deeds in the realm of goodness and kindness. We will imminently merit to see and enjoy King David playing his violin with eight strings.
3) Life is a gift. Life is an opportunity to be a partner with our loving Father in Heaven. The darkness of the world is only temporary. You have the power to illuminate the darkness and usher in a world of peace, love and Divine wisdom.
You have free choice to decide what will be the contribution of your life to the world. Maximize your talents and your potential. The world is waiting to hear your personal song of triumph, transformation and success.
Lchayim
Velvl
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Executive Director
Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County
Sharing the joy and meaning of Judaism unconditionally!
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