Daled [Finally] from this we [will] arrive at Parshas Vayikra where we read “And He called וַיִּקְרָא אֶל מֹשֶׁה to Moshe” and as RaShi states is an expression of affection, and with a small Aleph (unlike the Big letter Aleph of the word “אָדָם" at the beginning of the book of Diverei Hayomim) and as the known story with the Tzemach Tzedek when he asked his grandfather the Alter Rebbe why does the word וַיִּקְרָא have a small Aleph the Alter Rebbe answered him that this was because of Moshe’s humility.
Moshe’s Humility and the Small Aleph
Moshe’s humility: Because of his ‘Bittul’ to G-dliness and his extraordinary self-nullification of his personal self-image Moshe' humility even in the face of his own greatness and his selection by HaShem for his exalted role in human history. In contrast, the Aleph in Odom's name alludes to Odom's self-esteem as the acme of HaShem's creation. Although it is both necessary and good to be aware of one's positive qualities, Odom allowed his self-esteem to degenerate into conceit, and this caused his downfall. ...true humility does not mean denigrating oneself but seeing the virtue in others.
Moshe rectified Odom's mistake. He recognized his greatness but nevertheless remained humble. His humility was not self-delusional, but the result of simple reasoning. "I cannot take any credit for any of my gifts or accomplishments," he thought, "since they are all G-d-given. Indeed, were another person given my potentials, he would have accomplished more and climbed to greater heights than I have." He understood that true humility does not mean denigrating oneself but seeing the virtue in others. We are all spiritual heirs of Odom and Moshe. When we feel inadequate, we must remember that we are Odoms, with big Aleph's. When thoughts of "Who am I?" deter us from our task, we must recall that we are formed by HaShem's own hands and are fully capable of caring for His garden. At the same time, we must recall that we are like Moshe and thereby ensure that our self-assurance does not develop into conceit. Moreover, if we remember the small Aleph, we, too, will merit to be called by HaShem, and this revelation will provide us with the strength to answer HaShem's call, drawing ourselves and the world at large closer to Him. This is the true essence of the sacrifices, whose laws are introduced by the lesson of the small Aleph.
The Purpose of Creation and the Role of Shabbos
This Maamor has been published in Vaad HaNochos Belahak and in Dvar Malchus but the very end is missing....Of the lessons of this Maamor; the purpose of creation why HaShem created a chain order of worlds, with higher and lower realms, and with the ultimate purpose of creation specifically in our material world which is the lowest of all worlds is all so that the B’nei Yisroel can fulfil HaShem’s desire to have a dwelling place in the lowest of worlds (Dirah BeTachtonim).” This is achieved through our Torah study and Mitzvah performance and as a result of our Avodah of Birurim. But in order for us to operate like this during the week we need the stimulus and impetus that we get on Shabbos, specifically from the very end of Shabbos referred to as Raavah de Raavin. This is also the case with regards to our prayers; with the crescendo of our prayers being the Amidah which is an impetus for our involvement in the world. [Elsewhere in Chassidus it discusses that the times of prayer are the Shabbos of the weekday]. Thanks to the potential that we have inherited from Ahron HaKohen to perform the sublime Avodah of the deepest love for HaShem channelled through one’s self-nullification which is referred to as ‘Ahavah Rabboh’ that is what gives us this impetus to do our weekday Avodah in the mundane world through Rotzoi and Shov....So perhaps the Rebbe would have ended this Maamor with the Divine insight that with the impetus of Ahron HaKohen in temple times we have been successful in transforming every corner of this world during this dark mundane exile into a total dwelling place for HaShem’s presence with the blessing and encouragement that very soon this will all be revealed with the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days.
