In this week's parsha we read about how the sons of Aharon expired. Chassidus explains that their demise was the result of experiencing a “rotzu” without following it up with a “shov”. One of the lessons from this for each of us, is that every “rotzu”, every experience of inspiration, of being impressed by miracles and wonders that renew and strengthen our awareness that it is exclusively the Eibishter who is running the world, needs to be immediately followed up by a “shov”, - a very practical and concrete way of expressing that mindset in our day-to-day lives.
Pesach is verily the festival of faith, when we relate and relive the abundant miracles of the Eibishter and the lessons that they teach us. It is a time of נגלה עליהם מלך מךכי המלכים ה"הקב , a time of revelation of G-dliness in the world.
As we move on from Pesach into the year, it is the time for each of us to determine how to ensure that our strengthened emuna has a measurable influence on the way that we live our lives.
And, yes, that means very simply: learn some more chassidus (Tanya, or other maamorim) – or nigleh for that matter -, daven a little better, perfect your performance of mitzvos, increase in your ahavas Yisroel. And let all who observe you recognize (from your behavior) that “Indeed, there is a G-d!”
L’chaim! May we all re-focus our energies on increasing in the type of behavior that reflects our mindset that “indeed there is a G-d”, and may the Eibishter in turn do His part to ensure that this is properly revealed throughout the entire world through the immediate hisgalus of Melech haMoshiach TUMYM!!!
Rabbi Akiva Wagner
