The essence of G-d is connected with the inner aspects of the Jews
אני– above the world but connected through Mitzvos – decrees of the King ה' - brings into existence - faithful to reward אלקיכם - level of G-dliness in the creation – Judge that punishes *אני ה' אלקיכם יח, ל כבב
Speaking to 2 types of Jews: יושבי אהל– connecting mainly to esoteric levels of learning (wine), tend to be disconnected from the earth בעלי עסק– worries of the world tend to disconnect one from the purpose of life
Two commands connected to concept of entering the Holy place (given after the deaths of Aharon’s two sons): Do not drink intoxicating liquids Do not enter the Holy of Holies at any time but the prescribed ones ואל יבא טז, ב כזא
Day of Yom Kippur reveals the strong connection between the Jew and his Creator without limits and boundaries
Every sin has two aspects – effect on the person & the existence of the sin itself Day of Yom Kippur atones for the person; the Scapegoat eliminates the existence of the sin This is the dispute of רבי ורבנן, if the day of Yom Kippur itself atones רמב"ם כזב
By most Mitzvos one transgresses the Mitzvah to save a life; as opposed to Shabbos, where saving a life is a fulfillment of the Shabbos laws וחי בהם יח, ה כזג
The revelation on Yom Kippur of the level of Yechidah should affect throughout the year to fulfill Torah and Mitzvos on a level of inner desire (and not as an obligation)
Not only did Nadav & Avihu not sin, but they brought into the Mishkan such a level of kedusha which the Mishkan needed in order to be sanctified Their avodah involved a voluntary offering of ketores on the inner altar which expressed a deep, inner connection, which accomplished more than the (prescribed) service of Moshe & Aharon בקרבתם טז, ב לבא
Outer Altar elevating physical to G-d – external aspect of Avodah using garments - קרבן- to draw close
Inner Altar to unite with G-d through the fire of Ketores – internal aspect of Avodah cleaving to G-d with emotions and intellect - קטרת - to bind
