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A king, when he is presented to the public, is presented in all his glory. He dons his crown. He wears royal clothing. He sits in a throne. He is presented as larger than life and dresses and acts accordingly. When that same king sits with his family, there is no pomp and circumstance. He sits with them, sans crown, and is a part of the clan.
At this time of year we find ourselves in the Three Weeks, the somber time preceding TIsha B'Av, when the Bais Hamikdash was destroyed. Though two thousand years have passed, we mourn for what was and yearn for what will be. Our King no longer has His throne; He has no Bais Hamikdash in which to dwell. Instead, he dwells with us, like a King with His family. During these sad weeks, He approaches us and seeks us, determining our connection to Him. Are we with Him? He wants to know.
Chazal tell us that the month of Tamuz should have had Rosh Hashana; Av should have had Yom Kippur; and Elul should have included Sukkos. Instead, we have the calendar as it stands now, and Hashem comes to us during these weeks before the holidays to seek us out. These weeks are significant, and the mention of the Yomim Tovim in this week's Parshah, Pinchas, alludes to that. This time is our chance to become close to Him, even before those holy days.
Our nation has withstood thousands of years of persecution; we have outlasted everyone. This is the sole greatest miracle we have experienced. We await the culmination of this miracle now: the ultimate redemption. It is said that those who mourn the Bais Hamikdash will rejoice in its rebuilding. This is our chance. Hashem is now knocking at our door, seeking us out. Let us demonstrate our connection to Him during the weeks that seem so dark, and may we merit to rejoice with Him in the final, eternal light when the Bais Hamikdash is rebuilt.
Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos
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A king, when he is presented to the public, is presented in all his glory. He dons his crown. He wears royal clothing. He sits in a throne. He is presented as larger than life and dresses and acts accordingly. When that same king sits with his family, there is no pomp and circumstance. He sits with them, sans crown, and is a part of the clan.
At this time of year we find ourselves in the Three Weeks, the somber time preceding TIsha B'Av, when the Bais Hamikdash was destroyed. Though two thousand years have passed, we mourn for what was and yearn for what will be. Our King no longer has His throne; He has no Bais Hamikdash in which to dwell. Instead, he dwells with us, like a King with His family. During these sad weeks, He approaches us and seeks us, determining our connection to Him. Are we with Him? He wants to know.
Chazal tell us that the month of Tamuz should have had Rosh Hashana; Av should have had Yom Kippur; and Elul should have included Sukkos. Instead, we have the calendar as it stands now, and Hashem comes to us during these weeks before the holidays to seek us out. These weeks are significant, and the mention of the Yomim Tovim in this week's Parshah, Pinchas, alludes to that. This time is our chance to become close to Him, even before those holy days.
Our nation has withstood thousands of years of persecution; we have outlasted everyone. This is the sole greatest miracle we have experienced. We await the culmination of this miracle now: the ultimate redemption. It is said that those who mourn the Bais Hamikdash will rejoice in its rebuilding. This is our chance. Hashem is now knocking at our door, seeking us out. Let us demonstrate our connection to Him during the weeks that seem so dark, and may we merit to rejoice with Him in the final, eternal light when the Bais Hamikdash is rebuilt.
Wishing you a wonderful Shabbos
Menashe Silber
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